Applied Physics (2500002) – Course 2025/26 PDF
Contents
Efforts. Deformation. Tension. Modules of elasticity. Elasticity and plasticity. Molecular model of elasticity Examples and problem solving. Density. Pressure in a fluid. Forces on a dam wall. Principle of Archimedes. Flotation. Examples and problem solving. Laminar and turbulent flow. Stationary flow: continuity equation. Energy conservation: Bernoulli equation. Applications of the Bernoulli equation. Examples and problem solving
Specific Objectives
Know the elastic properties of materials. Acquire the concepts of stress, deformation and modulus of elasticity. Know the validity ranges of Hooke's law. Practical exercises to consolidate learning. Know the properties of fluids. Acquire the concepts of density, pressure and surface tension. Know how to use the Archimedean principle. Practical exercises to consolidate learning.
Related Activities
Calculation and propagation of errors. Calculation of regression lines. Verification of Hooke's Law by measuring elongations.
Dedication
5h Large group + 4h Medium group + 1h Laboratory classes + 15h Self StudyThermal and temperature balance. Zero principle of thermodynamics. Thermometers and temperature scales. Amount of heat. Heat capacity. Phase changes and latent heat. Examples and problem solving. Phases of matter. Phase diagrams. Equations of state. Ideal gas equation. Dilation and thermal stress. Molecular properties of matter. Examples and problem solving. Heat transfer. Conduction: Fourier's law, thermal resistance. Convection. Radiation: Stefan-Boltzmann law. Examples and problem solving. Thermodynamic systems and processes. Work, internal energy and heat. First principle. Types of thermodynamic processes: adiabatic, isochoric, isothermal and isobaric. Ideal gases: internal energy, heat capacity and adiabatic processes. Examples and problem solving. Entropy Microscopic interpretation of entropy. Irreversibility. Exemples and problem solving. Thermal machines and coolers. Heat pumps. Second principle of thermodynamics. Carnot cycle. Conversion of energy and usable energy. Examples and problem solving. Specific heat and heat transfer.
Specific Objectives
Acquire the Concepts of temperature and heat, and add microscopic significance. Know the different temperature scales. Know the thermal properties and phases of matter. Acquire the concepts of phase, phase change, heat capacity and latent heat. Practical exercises to consolidate learning. Know the thermal properties and phases of matter. Acquire the concepts of thermal expansion and thermal stress. Acquire the concepts of phase and phase change. Practical exercises to consolidate learning. Acquire the concept of heat transfer. Know the heat transfer mechanisms. Acquire the concepts of thermal resistance, emissivity and radiant power. Practical exercises to consolidate learning. Acquire the concept of internal energy. Know the relationship between work, internal energy and heat. Know how to use the first principle of thermodynamics. Acquire the concept of internal energy and its microscopic meaning. Know the relationship between work, internal energy and heat. Know how to use the first principle of thermodynamics. Practical exercises to consolidate learning. Acquire the concept of entropy. Acquire the concepts of entropy and irreversibility, as well as their microscopic meaning. Calculate the change of entropy in a thermodynamic system. Exercicis pràctics per tal de consolidar l'aprenentatge. Acquire the concept of thermal machine and thermal performance. Know the energy balances in a thermal machine.
Related Activities
Familiarize yourself with various laboratory instruments: balance and thermometer. Calculate and represent measures and their errors. Measurements of specific heats and heat capacities.
Dedication
10h Large group + 8h Medium group + 2h Laboratory classes + 30h Self StudyBalance and restoration forces. Small amplitude oscillations. Simple harmonic movement. Damped, forced oscillations and resonance Examples and problem solving. Mechanical waves. Types of mechanical waves. Pulses, periodic waves and speed of propagation. Mathematical representation of a wave. Wave equation. Principle of superposition and Fourier Analysis of wave motion. Transverse waves: waves on a wire, waves on a rope. Longitudinal waves: Pressure waves in a solid, a fluid and a gas. Examples and problem solving. Energy, power and intensity of a wave. Spherical waves. Acoustics. Examples and problem solving. Reflection and refraction. Propagation by non-homogeneous means. Examples and problem solving. Interference. Standing waves and normal modes. Examples and problem solving. Wave interference. Wave bundles. Wave groups. Group speed and dispersion. Doppler effect. Examples and problem solving.
Specific Objectives
Acquire the concepts of balance, restoring strength and periodic movement. Know the terms to characterize a periodic movement. Acquire the concept of simple harmonic motion. Acquire the concepts of damped oscillation, forced oscillation and resonance. Practical exercises to consolidate learning. Acquire the concept of mechanical wave. Know the different types of mechanical waves. Acquire the concept of wave function, sine wave function, propagation speed, wavelength and period. Know the wave equation. Know the principle of superposition and harmonic analysis. Know how to describe different types of waves in different media in the wave equation. Practical exercises to consolidate learning. Know the properties of wave energy. Practical exercises to consolidate learning. Know the phenomena of reflection and refraction. Practical exercises to consolidate learning. Know the phenomenon of interference. Acquire the concept of standing wave, normal mode and resonance. Practical exercises to consolidate learning. Acquire the concept of wave packet, group, group speed and dispersive medium. Know the phenomenon of the Doppler effect. Practical exercises to consolidate learning.
Related Activities
Familiarize yourself with various laboratory instruments: function generator, multimeter and oscilloscope. Calculate and represent measures and their errors. Measurement of masses, lengths and time. Calculation and propagation of errors. Calculation of linear regressions. Verification of Hooke's Law by measuring the periods of oscillation. Measurement of acoustic waves, wavelength, frequency and speed of sound.
Dedication
15h Large group + 12h Medium group + 3h Laboratory classes + 45h Self Study