Students should be familiar with and able to write down different formulations of the 0th, 1st and 2nd Laws of thermodynamics and to apply them to the solution of problems in thermodynamics.Students should appreciate some of the principles behind modern particle physics by solving simple problems involving the relativistic collisions of fundamental particles.Students should be able to understand and solve collision problems in both relativistic and non-relativistic cases and be able to recognise when relativistic physics needs to be applied.Students should understand the Lorentz Transformation equations, understand the consequences of simultaneity as realised in the expressions for time-dilation and Lorentz contraction, should have a basic understanding of invariant quantities and should be able to apply these principles correctly to solve simple problems in relativistic physics.Students should be able to determine, by integration methods, the moment of inertia of regular bodies.

Students should be able to construct and solve the Equation of Motion for simple mechanical systems.

Students should understand and be able to apply concepts of conservation of energy, momentum and angular momentum to solve problems in linear and rotational mechanics.

Students should understand and be able to calculate the work done in a system according to the vector expression.

Students should understand Newton's laws of motion and will be able to apply them correctly to solve problems for both linear and rotational motion.

Students should be able to add, subtract and multiply vectors in 3 dimensions and be able to use these methods to solve problems in mechanics.

to introduce students to the microscopic (atomic) nature of matter, the arrangements of atoms in matter in terms of molecules and crystals, the differences between gases, liquids and solids, the basic ideas behind inter-atomic interactions in terms of simple bond types and energy levels.

to introduce students to the statistical physics ideas needed to obtain a microscopic understanding of thermodynamics.

to provide students a sound understanding of macroscopic thermodynamis and the Laws of Thermodynamics.

to explore the limitations of Newtonian Mechanics and to introduce Einstein's theory of Special Relativity.

to introduce students to the concepts behind rotational mechanics, the analogy with linear mechanics in terms of conservation laws, the concept of the Moment of Inertia (I) and how it can be obtained for simple symmetrical objects around principal axes, and the relationship between I and angular velocity.

to develop the use of vector techniques (vector products) for solving problems in mechanics.

to provide a sound mathematical basis for the understanding of mechanics based on A2 mathematics and the mathematics being taught concurrently in level 4 mathematics.

Students will be brought up to a level of understanding and knowledge that will enable them to continue with studies in these areas in the second year Physics programmes. The unit will build on work in the Physics and Mathematics A2 programmes and put the concepts taught in school on a firm mathematical footing. In order to enrich the students knowledge of subjects at the foreground of scientific research the book also includes (1/1 article which presents the main points of Einsteins Theory of General Relativity which is to this day considered the greatest human achievement ever.A-Level Physics and Mathematics or equivalent. Further in each chapter the author sets forth dozens of quality problems and detailed in-depth solutions whose goal is to help the student reach a high level of expertise in scientific thinking and creativity. In this book the reader will find a thorough summary of each subjectemphasizing the important terminology and formulas.

Further in each chapter the author sets forth dozens of quality problems and detailed in-depth solutions whose goal is to help the student rea Physics - Mechanic includes all the material in mechanics which the undergraduate student is required to master. Physics - Mechanic includes all the material in mechanics which the undergraduate student is required to master.

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