Learning outcomes of the course unit
Understanding of the Principles of Mechanics and Thermodynamics.
Course contents summary
GENERAL PHYSICS I
Introduction.
Experimental nature of Physics Principles. Induction and Deduction of Physics Laws.
Mechanics
Newton Laws. Inertial Frames of Reference and Galilean Transformation. Conservation Laws for Energy, Momentum and Angular Momentum .
Mechanics Applications : Harmonic Oscillator, general features of Dynamics of a Rigid Body, elements of static and of Dynamics of Model Fluids.
Thermodynamics
Temperature and Zero Principle. Examples of thermodynamic systems. Heat and First Principle. Internal Energy. Ideal Gas. Second Principle and Entropy .
Recommended readings
Mencuccini-Silestrini,'FIsica I'', Liguori Editor.
Alonso-Finn,'Fisica (Vol. I), Masson Editor.
Fermi,'Termodinamica', Boringhieri Editor.
