Physics
25.11.2010
STUDY: Motor Vehicle Maintenance |
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Course: Physics |
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Lectures + Exercises: |
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ECTS Credits: |
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I |
2 |
1 |
45 |
5 |
Course Objective: To gain knowledge and skills needed to understand fundamental physical processes. |
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Course Contents: Introduction. Physical magnitudes. SI system of units. Essential mechanics. Oscillations, waves and sound: Harmonic oscillator. Wave energy and intensity. Waves. Transversal and longitudinal waves. Reflection and superposition of waves. Sound waves. Beats. Electromagnetism: Current, resistance, work and power. Electric current circuits. Alternating current. Magnetostatics and electrodynamics. Electromagnetic waves. Fluid dynamics: Hydrostatics. Hydrodynamics. Thermodynamics: Ideal gas. Thermal properties of matter. Gas mixtures. Phase diagrams. Heat and energy in transfer. 1st, 2nd and 3 rd law of thermodynamics. Heat exchange. Carnot process. Geometrical and physical optics: plane and spherical mirror. Reflection and transmission of light. Lenses. |
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General and Specific Competencies (Knowledge and Skills): Understanding of fundamental physical processes. Independent solving of problems and exercises. Knowledge needed for understanding the classes in higher semesters. |