Physics 1111K : Mechanics, Waves and Heat

List of Topics

1. Units and Problem Solving
   • Why and how we measure
   • SI Units of length, mass and time
   • More about the metric system
   • Dimensional analysis and unit analysis
   • Unit conversions
   • Significant Figures
   • Problem solving
2. Kinematics: Description of Motion
   • Distance and speed:scalar quantities
   • One-dimensional displacement and velocity: vector quantities
   • Acceleration
   • Kinematic equations (constant acceleration)
   • Free fall
3. Motion in Two Dimensions
   • Components of motion
   • Vector addition and subtraction
   • Relative velocity
   • Projectile motion
4. Force and Motion
   • The concepts of force and net force
   • Inertia and Newton's first law of motion
   • Newton's second law of motion
   • Newton's third law of motion
   • Free-body diagrams and translational equilibrium
5. Work and Energy
   • Work done by a constant force
   • Work done by a variable force
   • The work-energy theorem: kinetic energy
   • Potential energy
   • The conservation of energy
6. Momentum and Collisions
   • Linear momentum
   • Impulse
   • Conservation of linear momentum
   • Elastic and inelastic collisions
   • Center of mass
   • Jet propulsion and rockets
7. Circular motion and gravitation
   • Angular measure
   • Angular speed and velocity
   • Uniform circular motion and centripetal acceleration
   • Angular acceleration
   • Newton's law of gravitation
   • Kepler's laws and earth satellites
8. Rotational Motion and Equilibrium
   • Rigid bodies, translations and rotations
   • Torque, equilibrium and stability
   • Rotational dynamics
   • Rotational work and kinetic energy
   • Angular momentum
9. Solids and Fluids
   • Solids and elastic moduli
   • Fluids: pressure and Pascal's principle
   • Buoyancy and Archimedes principle
   • Fluid dynamics and Bernoulli's equation
   • Surface tension, viscosity and Poiseuille's law
10. Temperature
    • Temperature and heat
    • The Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales
    • Gas laws and absolute temperature
    • Thermal expansion
    • The kinetic theory of gases
    • Kinetic theory, diatomic molecules and the equipartition theorem
11. Heat
    • Units of heat
    • Specific heat
    • Phase changes and latent heat
    • Heat transfer
12. Thermodynamics
    • Thermodynamic systems, states and processes
    • The first law of thermodynamics
    • The second law of thermodynamics
    • Heat engines and thermal pumps
    • The Carnot cycle and ideal heat engines
13. Vibrations and waves
    • Simple harmonic motion
    • Equations of motion
    • Wave motion
    • Wave properties
    • Standing waves and resonance
14. Sound
    • Sound waves
    • The speed of sound
    • Sound intensity and sound intensity level
    • Sound phenomena
    • The Doppler effect
    • Musical instruments and sound characteristics