Far Eastern University

College of Engineering Manila, Philippines

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PHYS 112-Physics 1 4 Math 104, Math 106 2nd Semester, 2001-2002 Engr. Tomas U. Ganiron Jr, MSCE

Course Description : Vectors; kinematics; dynamics; work, energy, and power; impulse and momentum; rotation; dynamics of rotation; elasticity; and oscillation.

Course Objective

After completing this course, the student must be able to:

1. Differentiate a vector from a scalar; 2. Determine the resultant of concurrent vectors; 3. Solve problems in kinematics; 4. Apply Newtons Laws of Motion; 5. Determine the gravitational force between different masses; 6. Solve problems involving centripetal force for horizontal and vertical curves; 7. Compute the work done on a given body; 8. Relate work and energy; 9. Solve problems by applying the law of conservation of energy; 10. Solve problems in impulse and momentum and collisions; 11. Determine the stress and strain on a body; and 12. Determine the period of a body in simple harmonic motion. Course Distribution Week TOPICS 1. Work, Energy and Power 1.1. Definition of Work, Energy and Power 1.2. Conservation of Energy 2. Impulse and Momentum 2.1. Definition of Impulse and Momentum 2.2. Conservation of Momentum 3. Vector 3.1. Vectors and Scalars 3.2. Graphical Method 3.3. Analytical Method Prelim Examination 4. Vector Subtraction 5. Kinematics 5.1. Equations of Kinematics 5.2. Freely Falling Bodies 5.3. Projectile Motion 6. Dynamics 6.1. Newtons Laws of Motion 6.2. Friction 6.3. First Condition of Equilibrium 7. Work, Energy and Power

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7.1. Definition of Work, Energy and Power 7.2. Conservation of Energy Midterm Examination 8. Impulse and Momentum 8.1. Definition of Impulse and Momentum 8.2. Conservation of Momentum 8.3. Collisions, Coefficient of Restitution 9. Rotation 9.1. Definition of torque 9.2. Second Condition of Equilibrium 9.3. Center of Gravity 10. Dynamics of Rotation 10.1. Kinematics of Rotation 10.2. Dynamics of Rotation 10.3. Center of Gravity 11. Elasticity 11.1. Hookes Law 11.2. Stress and Strain 11.3. Modulus of Elasticity 12. Oscillations 12.1. Definition of Vibration Motion and Simple Harmonic Motion 12.2. Kinematics of Simple Harmonic Motion 12.3. Simple Pendulum Final Examination

Laboratory Equipment Physics Laboratory with simulation Textbook College Physics, 6th Edition, Francis Sears, Mark Zemansky and Hugh Young, Addison Wesley.
References

Cutnell, J.D. and K.W. Johnsons. Physics, 4th ed. Halliday, David, Robert Resnick and Jearl Walker. Fundamentals of Physics, 5th ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996. Serway, Raymond A. and John W. Jewett Jr. Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6th ed. Brooks/Cole Publishing Co., 2003. Young, Hugh D. and Roger A. Freedman. University Physics, 10th ed. Addison Wesley. Dugopolski, Mark. College Algebra, 3rd ed. Addison-Wesley, 2002. Leithold, Louis. College Algebra and Trigonometry. Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley, 1989.
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Grades Distribution Components Laboratory Report Assignments Attendance Prelim Exam Midterm Exam Final Exam Total % Distribution 14 4 2 15 15 50 100

Approved by: Dr. Peter M. Ureta Dean, College of Engineering

January 9, 2002