Learning objectives
substantiate and integrate classical physics topics with corresponding quantitative experiments; identify prerequisites, reachable goals and maieutic method
Prerequisites
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foundations of classical mechanics, electromagnetism, optics
Course unit content
<br />three subsets that are consistent for making up a teaching unit, chosen from: <br />
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working definition of vector, scalar product, vector product; gravitational force; bound motions of bodies under the action of gravity, extreme velocity; simple pendulum, compound pendulum, oscillator, forced oscillations and resonance; propagation of light in homogeneous isotropic media; relative refractive index; focal distance lenses; dispersion of the refractive index; working definition of polarization, reflectance, Brewster angle, polarizisers, Malus' law; interference; diffraction; electrostatic force and Coulomb's law; generation of static and alternating magnetic fields (permanent magnets, current-carrying wires, solenoids, coils and Helmhotz coils); current-current and magnet-current interactions (Oersted, Biot Savart Laplace, Faraday, Lenz); induced electromotive forces and Foucault currents.
Bibliography
General physics texts (secondary school) and manuals (university) available for consultation in the laboratory
Teaching methods
constructivist, direct and continuative, reporting, discussion of teaching unit