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