GENERAL PHYSICS I
Course objectives
In the course of Physics I the fundamental principles are explained and discussed of classical physics concerning: Mechanics and Thermodynamics of bodies / systems. The student is introduced to the use of the scientific method up to the necessary modeling and to the resolution of problems of daily interest. At the end of the course the student will have to: 1) know and know how to apply the laws and basic principles of mechanics and classical thermodynamics. 2) be able to analyze a problem concerning the mechanics and thermodynamics of a system so as to be able to determine its evolution. 3) have acquired skills in the approach and resolution of problems of any kind.
Channel 1
Maurizio Pizzorusso
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
Mechanics
Physical quantities, units of measurement, international system (SI). Kinematics of the point: relative motions. Dynamics: inertial systems, I, II and III principles of dynamics. Work, kinetic energy, potential energy. Conservation laws. Dynamics of systems: center of mass, 1st and 2nd cardinal equations of motion. Collision theory. Moments of inertia. Rigid body dynamics. Gravitation: Gravitational field and potential. Kepler's I law (conic orbits), II and III laws.
Fluids
Definition of fluid. Compressible and incompressible fluids. Hydrostatic. Pascal's law: hydraulic press. Stevino's law. Archimedes' principle. Elements of hydrodynamics of ideal fluids: Bernoulli's theorem and applications. The flow rate of a duct. Venturi tube. Torricelli's theorem. Support of an airplane wing.
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic system: macroscopic and microscopic description. Definition of pressure in a fluid. Zero principle of thermodynamics; thermal expansion and temperature measurement. Thermometers and thermometric scales. Concept of perfect gas and equation of state. Concept of ideal gas and the kinetic theory of gases. Real gases, Van der Waals law, state diagrams. Heat, changes of state, specific and latent heat. Heat transmission. Work and thermodynamic transformations. The Principle of Thermodynamics and its applications. I Principle and transformations of perfect gases. Heating and refrigeration machines; Carnot and Otto cycles. Efficiency of thermal machines. Kelvin and Clausius postulates. The Principle of Thermodynamics. Reversible and irreversible transformations and Carnot's principle. Concept of Entropy and the Second Principle. Entropy and probability.
Prerequisites
Some calculation tools acquired in the Mathematical Analysis 1 and Geometry 1 courses are used during the course.
Books
Various undergraduate-level texts for the undergraduate physics course may be used. Among these, we highlight:
Sette-Alippi-Bettucci Physics Lessons 1- Second Edition-Zanichelli
"Physics 1. Mechanics and Thermodynamics", Mencuccini Silvestrini, Liguori Editore.
D. Halliday, R. Resnick, K.S. Krane "Physics 1" Ambrosiana Publishing House;
General Physics", Focardi Massa Uguzzoni Villa, Ambrosiana Publishing House.
"Elements of Physics. Mechanics and Thermodynamics", Mazzoldi Nigro Voci, EdiSES.
"Thermodynamics", E. Fermi, Bollati Boringhieri.
EXERCISES
"General Physics Problems", Mazzoldi Nigro Voci Saggioni, EdiSES.
Various online material on various university sites.
Frequency
Attendance not mandatory but strongly recommended.
Exam mode
In-person exam
The exam consists of a written test divided into two parts: the first includes four or five problems relating to the entire program published on Google Classroom; the second theory with two or more questions relating to the entire program.
The duration is 2.5 hours.
The score will be a maximum of 20 points for the exercises part and a maximum of 10 points for the theory questions, plus a possible bonus assigned by the teacher based on the general progress of the test.
The maximum points for each question will be reported on the test text.
EACH FINAL ANSWER TO THE PROBLEMS MUST BE HIGHLIGHTED OR CIRCLED WITH A PEN OR THE EXERCISE WILL BE CANCELLED.
IF YOU DO NOT ACHIEVE THE FINAL RESULT "NOT COMPLETED" IS WRITTEN IN ITS PLACE.
The evaluation of the tests will be carried out by the teacher considering the test in its entirety to avoid that, with the average system, extreme situations emerge such as passing the exam only having done the theory well and little or nothing on the exercises or vice versa.
If the theory questions are not answered, the teacher will decide how to proceed, including, if he deems it appropriate, with an oral exam in written or oral form.
The teacher reserves the right to carry out an oral exam in case of doubt on the evaluation of the exam carried out in written form.
If you withdraw, you will have to repeat the exam all over again in a subsequent session even if you did well in one of the two parts.
If you refuse the final grade you will have to repeat the exam all over again in a subsequent session.
Retention of one of the two parts of the exam is not permitted.
During the written test it is not possible to use any notes (handwritten, photocopied, printed, etc.) except a form without demonstrations or other tables that will be indicated by the teacher.
The day before the exam, instructions will be sent via email from Infostud.
Exam in remote or mixed mode
To take the online exam, you must send the teacher via email a written statement on the reasons that led to this choice.
These reasons will then be examined by the teacher and accepted or not.
The exam has the same structure as the in-person exam and the same assessment methods. It will take place on the date and time indicated by the teacher on Classroom following the instructions contained in the rectoral decrees. Candidates must read the Rectoral Decree 1141/2020 relating to remote written exams, the instructions for using the exam.net website, and the information for students published on the University website. The identification of the student is carried out in accordance with the university directives, as specified in DR 1141/2020.
Students are called for the written test by sending an email to the institutional email address via the Infostud website and via posts on Classroom.
The test takes place on the exam.net platform.
During the written test it is not possible to use notes (handwritten, photocopied, printed, etc.) of any nature nor electronic devices beyond those necessary to carry out the test itself.
In any case, you must be framed by the PC in such a way that the teacher can see you at half-length level and you must be able to clearly see your face and the writing table.
The cell phone must be placed turned off on the table and must be visible.
The student's gaze must be directed only at the papers on the table and at the PC for the exam text. net.
Do some tests before the exam otherwise if this is not possible you will not start the test or in extreme cases you will not be allowed to take the exam remotely.
In case of doubt on the part of the teacher about the validity of the "remote" test, we will proceed with a subsequent oral test.
The assignment must be carried out on white sheets of paper (neither lined nor squared) with black and blue pens and the text and formulas must be clearly legible: all sheets used for the assignment must show the student's enrollment number at the top left and at the top right a progressive number from 1 up to the number of sheets delivered; At the end of the test, students use the exam.net platform on which the exam takes place to send the solution after having acquired it on their mobile phone via QRcode scan.
Results and discussion of the tests:
The date of publication of the results will be indicated on Google Classroom. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the assignment via remote connection on Meet on the date and time scheduled by the teacher by appointment requested by them with an email to the teacher's address: maupizz@libero.it.
The days scheduled for this discussion will be indicated by the teacher on Google Classroom. Once the discussions are over, the teacher will record the exam on Infostud.
Lesson mode
Traditional (Lectures).
Remotely via recorded video lessons (Meet platform) or presentations.
- Lesson code1017999
- Academic year2024/2025
- CourseInformation Engineering
- CurriculumElettronica
- Year1st year
- Semester2nd semester
- SSDFIS/01
- CFU9
- Subject areaFisica e chimica