Physics 3, Course, - Luleå University of Technology

COURSE SYLLABUS

Physics 3 7.5 credits

Fysik 3

First cycle, F0006T

Version

Course syllabus valid: Spring 2020 Sp 3 - Present

The version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first.

Syllabus established

by Department of Applied Physics and Mechanical Engineering 03 May 2002

Last revised

by Niklas Lehto 05 Nov 2019

Education level First cycle	Grade scale G U 3 4 5	Subject Physics	Subject group (SCB) Physics
Main field of study Engineering Physics and Electrical Engineering

Entry requirements

In order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language and F0004T Physics 1 and M0029M Calculus or equivalent.

More information about English language requirements

Selection

The selection is based on 1-165 credits.

Course Aim

After completing the course
1.   Knowledge and understanding
•   you can explain the concepts: work, energy, momentum, angular momentum and moment of inertia
•   you can explain the concepts: time dilation, length contraction and radioactive radiation
2.   Skills and abilities
•   you can make free-body diagrams and solve 2D dynamical problems for particles and rigid bodies e.g. in simple rotation, physical pendulum motion, satellite movement, arbitrary collisions and non-constant acceleration
•   you can calculate the position of the center of mass for arbitrary 2D bodies
•   you can apply the law of conservation of mechanical energy on systems with rotating parts
•   you can solve 1D problems in special relativity
•   you can calculate the energies in radioactive decay and nuclear reactions
•   you can present scientific results in a structured way
3.   Assessment and attitude
•   you can participate in the nuclear debate in an informed way
•   you are aware of the world view of modern physics and your own responsibility to develop sustainable technical solutions

Contents

•    special relativity
•    nuclear- and particle physics
•    radioactivity
•    risks of radiation exposure when using radioactive isotopes in technology and medicine
•    astrophysics and cosmology
•    motion under non-constant acceleration
•    polar coordinates
•    2D collisions, coefficient of restitution
•    gravitation
•    periodic motion
•    movement of center of mass
•    intertia
•    kinetics and kinematics of rigid bodies (translation and rotation)
•    dynamic momentum and forces in bearings
•    moment of inertia and dynamics of rigid bodies

Realization

Lectures and compulsory laboratory work. The lectures contain overview of theory, demonstrations and problem solving.

Examination

Written exam at the end of the course. Two laboratory exercises with written reports. Alternative forms of examination may occur.

Remarks

This course cannot be included in a study program in combination with courses W0012T.

Examiner

Erik Elfgren

Transition terms

The course F0006T is equal to MTF098

Literature. Valid from Spring 2020 Sp 3 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)

- Young H. D., Freedman R. A., University Physics with Modern Physics in SI units, 15th edition, Pearson 2019, (t.ex. ISBN-13: 9781292314730) or equivalent . Also edition 14 (or 13) can work reasonably or equivalent.
- Elfgren E., Fysika, Luleå tekniska universitet. Sold at the student union in Luleå.
- Complementary material (laboration instructions etc) is published in the learning platform.

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Course offered by

Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics

Modules

Code	Description	Grade scale	HP	Status	From period
0001	Written exam	G U 3 4 5	6.00	Mandatory	A07
0003	Laboratory, Mechanics	U G#	0.50	Mandatory	S16
0004	Laboratory, Modern Physics	U G#	1.00	Mandatory	S16

Study guidance

Study guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.