1. Knowledge and understanding

• you can recognize physics as an experimental science, aimed at the observation of phenomena and at their rationalization;
• you can describe, explain and process the physical quantities pertaining to mechanics (forces, torques, work, energy, linear and angular momenta);
• you master scientific method to experimentally correlate the aforementioned physical quantities to one another, using methods like dimensional analysis, linearization, tables, graphics;
• you can describe and analyse physical systems by using the basic concepts of 2-dimensional mechanics, i.e. statics and dynamics, and correlate them with each other

• you can construct free-body diagrams, analyze and calculate forces and torques of two-dimensional rigid bodies at rest and in equilibrium;
• you can to use Newton`s laws to formulate, describe and solve mechanical problems involving particle and rigid body motion in two dimensions, i.e. kinematics and kinetics;
• you can apply the Newton’s laws to describe the motion of simple and composite systems that are translating and rotating;
• you can apply the conditions of equilibrium to solve problems in statics, including engineering applications;
• you can apply the principles of mechanical energy to systems with rotating parts;
• you can plan, implement and evaluate the outcomes of experimental measures, determining the relationships with mathematical model;
• you can write a technical report presenting the results of an experimental activity and critically discussing them.

3. Assessment and attitude

• you can evaluate if results and calculations are reasonable;
• you can use the scientific method and develop a toolbox of several technical/engineering applications;
• you are aware of your own responsibility for developing sustainable technical solution
• you have a basis to progress in your studies in engineering and natural sciences.

- Experimental methods: i. e. planning a scientific experiment, carrying out experimental work, analysis of experimental data, scientific writing (report about the experimental work)
-  Kinematics
- Forces, torques/moments and systems of forces
- Equilibrium for simple and composite mechanical systems and applications such as for structures, frames and trusses
- Friction with applications in statics and dynamics
- Newton`s laws and applications
- Work and energy, conservative forces
- Momentum and collisions
- Periodic motion
- Movement of center of mass
-  Inertia and angular momentum
- Kinetics and kinematics of rigid bodies (translation and rotation)
- Applications

The teaching is given in form of lectures and compulsory laboratory work. The lectures contain overview of theory, demonstrations and problem solving.

The examination will be performed as it follows (see also the Table below for a summary):

• final written exam (problem solving)
• bonus exercises
• approved laboratory course and written reports

This course cannot be included in a study program in combination with courses F0004T, F0006T or W0012T.