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This subject is an introduction to physics suitable both as a basis for further studies in this field and for students whose major interest is in other areas. It gives a basic level of training in the topics of classical mechanics, elasticity, fluids and thermodynamics. The approach uses calculus as required.
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Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles determining the behaviour of bodies which are subjected to forces and/or torques;
Be able to appreciate the elastic behaviour of materials;
Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles determining the behaviour of fluids;
Be able to solve quantitative and numerical problems using the concepts developed in the study;
Be able to appreciate the factors operating at the microscopic and macroscopic levels which determine the behaviour of materials and their response to a change in temperature;
Be able to conduct experiments which demonstrate some of the concepts developed during the study;
Be able to present experimental results in an acceptable manner, indicating the likely sources and magnitudes of any errors involved.
Measurement, vectors, motion equations, projectile motion, uniform circular motion. Newtons Laws of Motion, friction, inertial forces, gravitational forces, work, energy, conservation of energy, conservation of momentum, impulse, collisions; Rotational motion, rotational quantities as vectors, motion equations, relation between linear and angular quantities, torque and Newtons 2nd law, moment of inertia. Angular momentum, conservation of angular momentum, rotational kinetic energy, conservation of energy, work and power, precession; Simple harmonic oscillator, circle of reference, energy diagram, oscillating spring, simple pendulum, angular simple harmonic motion, torsion pendulum, compound pendulum; Hookes law, Youngs modulus, stress and strain, shear molulus, fracture, pressure, density. Archimedes principle, fluid flow, continuity, Bernoullis equation, surface tension; Thermal expansion, ideal gas law, Maxwellian distribution, PV diagrams, Van der Waals equation, internal energy, specific heat, latent heat, conduction, convection, radiation; Isothemal and adiabatic processes, 1st law, molar heat capacity (Cp and Cv), equipartition of energy, heat engines and refrigerators, 2nd law, Carnot cycle and efficiency, entropy.
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of PHY101 in Session 1 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).
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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.