Basic knowledge of Trigonometry, Algebra, Geometry and Calculus (differential and integral calculus).
Test on exercises of Mechanics and Electromagnetism, and oral exam on Course content listed in the program.
The course is aimed at acquiring the basic knowledge of General Physics (Mechanics and Electromagnetism) and at achieving the ability to solve quantitatively exercises.
Introduction: Physical quantities and their measurement. Coordinate systems in space. Vectors and scalars. Operations with vectors. Kinematics: Motion in one, two and three dimensions. Dynamics: Force and motion. Newtons laws. Kinetic energy and work. Potential energy and energy conservation. Center of mass and linear momentum. Rotation and angular momentum. Galilean invariance. Kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies. Basics of Thermodynamics: Temperature, Heat and the First Law of Thermodynamics. The Kinetic Theory of gases. Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. Electricity and magnetism: Electric charge. Electric field. Gauss Law. Electric potential. Capacitance. Current and resistance. Magnetic field. Magnetic fields due to currents. Induction and inductance. Oscillation and Alternating current. Maxwells Equations. Circuits: Kirchhoff laws, direct current circuits and alternating current circuits. RLC.
D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker, Fondamenti di Fisica (Elettrologia, Magnetismo, Ottica). (Casa Editrice Ambrosiana).
Lectures and exercises.
Availability for student assistance in English. Availability for examination in English.
