Programme

Kinematics.
Dynamics.
Newton's laws.
Center of mass, momentum and impulse.
Principle or Relativity.
Potential energy and conservation of mechanical energy.
Friction.
Rigid bodies kinematics.
Moment of inertia, angular momentum and rotational energy.
Kinetic theory.
Ideal gas law.
First law of Thermodynamics.
Second law of Thermodynamics.
Entropy.

Core Documentation

C. Mencuccini, V. Silvestrini, Fisica - Meccanica Termodinamica. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, (2016)

Reference Bibliography

E. Fermi, Termodinamica. Bollati Boringhieri, (1972)

Type of delivery of the course

The teaching methodology consists of lectures for acquiring fundamental knowledge to achieve the educational objectives scheduled. The attending Students to teaching activities is optional.

Attendance

Attendance is not mandatory, although strongly recommended in order to take advantage of all the technical information made available through theoretical lessons and practical exercises.

Type of evaluation

The verification of skills learning takes place through two intermediate written tests, each of 3 hours for the solution of 3 problems. At the end of the course, for Students who have not passed the on-going tests, the learning verification takes place through a 3-hour written test for the solution of 3 problems. Furthermore, the verification of skills learning takes place through an oral test lasting about 1 hour, for verifying the level of effective understanding of the concepts and the students' ability to apply them in real contexts.