Module Details
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Title NEWTONIAN DYNAMICS
Code PHYS101
Coordinator Prof TG Shears
Physics
Tara.Shears@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To introduce the fundamental concepts and principles of classical mechanics at an elementary level. To provide an introduction to the study of fluids. To introduce the use of elementary vector algebra in the context of mechanics.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the laws of classical mechanics

(LO2) understand physical quantities with magnitudes, directions (where applicable), units and uncertainties

(LO3) apply the laws of mechanics to statics, linear motion, motion in a plane, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion and gravitation.

(LO4) Apply the laws of mechanics to unseen situations and solve problems.

(LO5) Develop a knowledge and understanding of the analysis of linear and rotational motion

(LO6) Develop a knowledge and understanding of the analysis of orbits, gravity, simple harmonic motion and fluid flow.

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Analytic skills applied to situations.

Syllabus
 

1 Module Overview
2 What is Physics? Units Significant Figures Measurement Experimental Science
3 Working with Physical Observables Designing Experiments as questions to nature
4 Reference Frames Newton's Laws Simple Motion with constant Acceleration Centre of Mass Friction
5 Demonstration Experiment, Prediction and Writeup
6 Work Energy Power Conservation of Energy Conservative Forces
7 Applications of Newton's Laws
8 Momentum Conservation of Momentum Elastic & Inelastic Collisions Rockets
9 Create PeerWise Multiple Choice questions
10 Circular Motion Centrifugal Force Coriolis Force Moment of Inertia
11 Collisions Staged Rockets
12 Angular Momentum Conservation of Angular Momentum Rolling Torque Newton's Laws for Rotations
13 Open ended Problem & Presentation in Class
14 Simple Harmonic Motion Simple and Physical Pendulum Damped Harmonic Oscillator
15 Rotations Rolling Moments of Inertia
16 Damped and Forced Harmonic Oscillator Resonance
17 Demonstration Experiment, Prediction and Writeup
18 Gravitation Motion under constant acceleration using Calculus
19 Applications of Harmonic Motion Using Conservation of Energy to derive HO Equation
20 Kepler's Laws Satellites Escape Velocity
21 Devising PeerWise Multiple Choice or Exam Style Questions
22 Fluids at Rest Archimedes Principle Pascal's Law Fluids in Motion Bernoulli Equation
23 Kepler's Laws Extrasolar Objects, Hyperbolic and Parabolic Orbits Applications to interplanetary travel

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lecture to entire cohort on all course topics
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: = 11 x 2 lectures/week

Teaching Method 2 - Classwork
Description: Problem solving classes, to learn together with guidance from staff and receive feedback.
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: = 11 x 2-hour workshops

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 22

         22

 44
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 106
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Exam There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  120 minutes    70       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Mastering Physics problems Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  10 x 2 hours    10       
Problem Classes Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  10 x 2 hours    20       

Recommended Texts
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