ENG1802

Physics B

G Jakovidis (Caulfield), D Mills (Clayton) and P Higgins (Gippsland/distance)

4 points · 24 lecture hours and 24 tutorial/laboratory hours · First/second semester, Clayton and Caulfield · Second semester Gippsland/ distance · Prerequisites: VCE Physics 3/4 or ENG1801 · Prohibited combinations: PHS1151, PHS1810, GAS1386

Objectives The student is expected to develop an understanding of the physics principles relating to motion and energy in translational motion, rotation, fluids, oscillations and wave propagation; to acquire the ability to apply these principles in simple engineering situations; to acquire skills in making measurements, analysing and interpreting data.

Synopsis Newton's Laws, work-energy and conservation of momentum involving friction and simple rotational systems. Basic principles of hydrostatics and streamline fluid flow relating to buoyancy, forces in hydraulic systems, Bernoulli's principle. Harmonic motion in simple vibrating systems, damped and forced oscillations, wave propagation and transmission of vibrations and sound, applications of wave including Doppler velocitometry, polarised light and diffraction effects. Image formation in lens systems, interference and thin films.

Assessment Examination (2.5 hours): 70% · Assignments, tests and laboratory: 30%

Prescribed texts

Serway R A Principles of physics 2nd edn, Saunders, 1998

Recommended texts

Saunders Study guide and student solutions manual to 'Principles of physics' vol. 1, 1998
Saunders Core concepts in physics (CD Rom) 1998

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