Course Description

? The course covers vectors,

equilibrium of forces, torque, center
of mass, motion along a straight
line, motion on a plane, force and
motion, friction, work, energy,
power, simple machines,
momentum and impulse, fluid
static, fluids in motion, thermal
expansion, heat phenomena, heat
transfer and thermodynamics.
 ieneral Objectives
At the end of the course, we should be able to:
1. Develop his skills in solving problems
using physics principles.
2. Develop an understanding on the
important laws of physics in application
to mechanics and fluids.
3. Solve different problems on mechanics,
fluids, heat and thermodynamics.
4. Recognize that the principles in physics
are important in their everyday activities.
 °alues Integrated
1. Awareness and appreciation of the importance of
Physics and its physical application.
2. Patience and perseverance in studying different
concept/principles in Physics.
3. Perseverance and diligence in computing different
methods in solving problems.
4. Creativity and innovativeness in performing
laboratory experiments.
5. Analytical thinking in interpreting problems.
6. Appreciation of software tools in solving problems
and software interaction.
7. Initiative, resourcefulness and self-reliance in
performing tasks.
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 References

? Sears and Zemansky, oung &

Freedman, niversity of Physics with
Modern Physics, Addison-Wesley
Publishing, 10th edition
? Alan °an Heuvelen, Physics: A ieneral
Introduction, 2nd d.
? Weber and Manning, College Physics
? Serway and Faugh, College Physics
 PH SICS
? study of physical forces and qualities:
the scientific study of matter, energy,
force, and motion, and the way they
relate to each other.
? Physics traditionally incorporates
mechanics, electromagnetism, optics,
and thermodynamics and now includes
modern disciplines such as quantum
mechanics, relativity, and nuclear
physics.
 Major Fields in Physics
FIELD FOCUS

Acoustics Propagation of sound.

Astronomy Properties of space; origin and
evolution of galaxies, stars, and
planetary systems; origin and
evolution of the universe.
Includes astrophysics and
cosmology.
Atomic Physics Structure and properties of
atoms.
Cryogenics Properties and behavior of
matter at extremely low
temperatures.
 Major Fields in Physics
FIELD FOCUS

_lectromagnetism _lectric and magnetic force

fields; behavior of electrically
charged particles in
electromagnetic fields;
propagation of electromagnetic
waves. Also known as
electrodynamics.
_lementary Particle Properties of elementary
Physics particles such as electrons,
photons, etc. Also known as
high energy physics.
Fluid Dynamics Properties and behavior of
moving fluids and gases.
 Major Fields in Physics
FIELD FOCUS

ieophysics Application of physics to the

study of the earth. Includes
atmospheric physics,
meteorology, hydrology,
oceanography, geomagnetism,
seismology, and volcanology.
Mathematical Application of mathematical
Physics techniques to problems in
physics.
Mechanics Forces, interactions, and
motions of material objects.
Molecular Physics Structure and properties of
molecules.
 Major Fields in Physics
FIELD FOCUS

4uclear Physics Structure, properties, reactions,

and evolution of atomic nuclei.
Optics Propagation of light,
electromagnetic waves.
Plasma Physics Behavior of ionized (electrically
charged) gases.
Quantum Physics Quantum nature of matter,
energy, and light. Behavior of
systems composed of small
numbers of elementary
particles.
 Major Fields in Physics
FIELD FOCUS

Solid State Physics Physical properties of solid

materials. Includes
crystallography,
semiconductors,
superconductivity. Also known
as condensed matter physics.
Statistical Mechanics Application of statistical
methods to model the behavior
of systems composed of many
particles.
Thermodynamics Temperature and energy; heat
flow; transformation of energy;
phases of matter (solid, liquid,
gas, plasma).
_arly History of Physics
The abylonians, _gyptians, and
early Mesoamericans observed
the motions of the planets and
succeeded in predicting
eclipses, but they failed to find
an underlying system governing
planetary motion.
? the ireek mathematician and inventor
Archimedes designed various practical
mechanical devices, such as levers and
screws, and measured the density of solid
bodies by submerging them in a liquid.
? the astronomer Aristarchus of Sámos, who
measured the ratio of the distances from the
earth to the sun and the moon;
? the mathematician, astronomer, and
geographer _ratosthenes, who determined the
circumference of the earth and drew up a
catalog of stars
? the astronomer Hipparchus, who discovered
the precession of the equinoxes
? the astronomer, mathematician, and
geographer Ptolemy, who proposed the
system of planetary motion that was named
after him, in which the earth was the center
and the sun, moon, and stars moved around it
in circular orbits
Archimedes
A ireek mathematician and inventor, Archimedes is
credited with important contributions to the
development of physics. He is known for applying
science to everyday life, developing practical inventions
such as the lever and the screw. These simple machines
have found uses as diverse as warfare and irrigation.
Archimedes supposedly discovered the principle of
water displacement while taking a bath, shouting
³_ureka!´ when he realized why his body caused the
level of the water to rise.
 Saint Thomas Aquinas

During the 13th century, Saint Thomas Aquinas sought

to reconcile Aristotelian philosophy with Augustinian
theology. He employed both reason and faith in the
study of metaphysics, moral philosophy, and religion,
but he suggested that the truths of reason and those of
faith applied to different realms. Aquinas¶ work allayed
some of the fears that officials of the Roman Catholic
church had regarding the study and development of
science.
 ialileo

? Italian physicist and astronomer ialileo

maintained that the earth revolved around the
sun, disputing the belief held by the Roman
Catholic church that the earth was the center
of the universe. He refused to obey orders
from Rome to cease discussions of his
theories and was sentenced to life
imprisonment. It was not until 1984 that a papal
commission acknowledged that the church
was wrong.