PHYSICS - MODULE B
Basic knowledge of calculus.
The course consists of two parts. The first one, concerning Mechanics and Fluids, is taught by Dr. Alessia Allevi, whereas the second one, concerning Electromagnetism, is taught by Dr. Romualdo Santoro. The lectures, in which the theoretical concepts of the course will be taught, will be supported by some lessons devoted to exercises.
1. The main aim of the course is to ensure that the students learn the fundamental laws of classical Physics.
2. More generally, the course is aimed at helping the students to understand and learn the scientific method.
3. In particular, it is required that the students learn how to independently analyze, address and solve the Physics problems that will be proposed within the course.
Electrostatics
The electrical charge. The electric field. Flow determined by a vector field. Gauss''s theorem. Applications of Gauss’s theorem. The electrostatic potential. The electrostatic field in conductors. Capacitance. Capacitors. Capacitors and dielectrics.
Electrodynamics
The electric current. Conservation of the electric charge. Ohm''s laws. The Joule effect. The electromotive force. Kirchhoff''s laws. RC circuits.
Magnetostatics
The magnetic field. Magnetic action on the electric current. The Biot-Savart law. Magnetic induction flux. Ampère''s theorem. Applications of Ampère''s theorem.
Electromagnetic induction
Faraday''s law. The induced electric field. General law of electromagnetic induction. Lenz''s law and conservation of energy. RL circuits. Induced magnetic fields.
D. Halliday, R. Resnick, J. Walker, Fundamentals of Physics, Wiley. The text is available in 1 or 2 volumes.