Module Co-ordinator: TKouloukas@lincoln.ac.uk (Dr Theodoros Kouloukas)
Course Components
- Coursework Assignment (10%)
- Cengage Numerical Assignment x4 (15%)
- In-Class Assessment (25%)
- Final Exams (50%)
Current percentage (rounded up): 88%
Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Mathematically solve simple problems of mechanics.
- LO2 Construct multi-step solutions of problems of mechanics.
- LO3 Formulate main laws of mechanics.
Summary Content
Mechanics Summary Notes - created closely alongside practical session solutions. Mechanics Summary Questions - created from all questions given by the lecturer. Mechanics Practice Tests - created by extrapolating question style into novel content.
Flashcards
Mechanics Flashcards (Anki) - created during lectures. Mechanics Flashcards (Physical) - refined flashcards for long-time revision.
Notes
1. Fundamentals of Mechanics
1.1 Introduction to Mechanics
- Mechanical Systems: Basic concepts and definitions in mechanics.
- Units and Dimensions: Understanding the significance of units and dimensions in physical quantities.
1.2 Kinematics
- Motion in One Dimension: Analysis of linear motion; concepts of displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
- Projectile Motion: Study of objects in motion under the influence of gravity.
1.3 Dynamics
- Newton’s Laws of Motion: Fundamental principles governing motion and force interactions.
- Applications of Newton’s Laws: Solving problems using the laws of motion.
2. Energy and Work
2.1 Concepts of Energy
- Work and Kinetic Energy: The relationship between work done and energy transfer.
- Potential Energy: Understanding gravitational and elastic potential energies.
2.2 Conservation Principles
- Conservation of Mechanical Energy: Analysing systems where mechanical energy is conserved.
- Work-Energy Principle: Relationship between work done by forces and change in energy.
3. Momentum and Collisions
3.1 Linear Momentum
- Impulse and Momentum: Understanding the impulse-momentum relationship.
- Conservation of Momentum: Exploring the principle of momentum conservation in isolated systems.
3.2 Collisions
- Elastic and Inelastic Collisions: Analysing different types of collisions and their characteristics.
- Center of Mass: The concept of the center of mass in the context of collisions and systems of particles.
4. Rotational Mechanics
4.1 Rotational Motion
- Angular Motion: Angular velocity and acceleration in rotational motion.
- Torque and Angular Momentum: Concepts of torque and its effect on angular momentum.
4.2 Conservation of Angular Momentum
- Applications of Angular Momentum: Conservation of angular momentum and its implications in mechanics.
5. Advanced Topics in Mechanics
5.1 Oscillatory Motion
- Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM): Characteristics and analysis of simple harmonic motion.
- Damped and Driven Oscillations: Study of oscillatory systems with external forces and damping.
5.2 Gravitation
- Newton’s Law of Gravitation: Understanding the universal law of gravitation.
- Gravitational Fields and Potential: The concept of gravitational fields and potential energy in gravitation.
5.3 Fluid Mechanics
- Properties of Fluids: Fundamental properties of fluids and their significance in mechanics.
- Buoyancy and Archimedes’ Principle: Principles governing buoyant forces in fluids.