PHYSICS I

Course objectives

This course first illustrates the fundamental principles of classical mechanics, the concepts of force, work and energy, and then the first and second law of tghermodynamics (i.e. the general principles concerning energy conservation, and system evolution, respectively). The student will be introduced to the scientific method, in particular to modelling required to solve simple problems.risultati attesi: At the end of the course, the student should know the principles of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, and the concepts of force, work, energy and potential. It should be able to employ them to solve problems of moderate complexity

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LUCIA GIULIANO Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Physical quantities and units. Vectors. Kinematics of point particles. Newton’s laws of motion. Kinetic and potential energy, work. Conservation of energy. Momentum and collisions. Rotational motion and angular momentum. Static equilibrium of rigid bodies. Oscillations. Fluid statics and dynamics. Heat and temperature. First and second law of thermodynamics.
Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of mathematics is required: algebra, trigonometry, elementary functions. Attending the Calculus I course is helpful but not mandatory.
Books
Mencuccini, Silvestrini – Fisica 1, Liguori Editore (Fundamental concepts of mechanics and thermodynamics, in Italian) Longhi, Nisoli, Ricci – Fisica generale. Problemi di meccanica e termodinamica
Frequency
Attendance is strongly recommended, though not mandatory.
Exam mode
the final exam consists of a written test and an oral exam. The written test includes numerical exercises; the oral exam involves discussing the written work and verifying theoretical understanding.
Lesson mode
The course is delivered through lectures and blackboard-based problem-solving sessions. Exercises are based on problems taken from the book by Longhi, Nisoli, Ricci. Classroom discussions are encouraged to support understanding of theoretical concepts and problem-solving strategies.
LUIGI PALUMBO Lecturers' profile
  • Lesson code1015377
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseElectrical Engineering
  • CurriculumCurriculum unico
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDFIS/01
  • CFU9