Data on the course

Autumn

The student is able to describe the basic concepts of mechanics and to apply those when solving the problems related to mechanics.

We encounter many phenomena related to mechanics in our everyday life. Most engineering sciences are based on mechanics and mechanics forms the basis of many other fields of physics, including modern physics. Contents in brief: Short summary of vector calculus. Kinematics, projectile motion and circular motion. Newton’s laws of motion. Work and different forms of energy. Momentum, impulse and collisions. Rotational motion and moment of inertia. Torque and angular momentum. Rigid body equilibrium problems. Gravitation. Periodic motion. Fluid mechanics.

Face-to-face teaching

The whole course: Lectures 30 h, 7 exercises (14 h), 2 laboratory exercises (3 hours/exercise), self-study 83 h

For the students of the University of Oulu

Knowledge of vector calculus and basics of differential and integral calculus.

No alternative course units or course units that should be completed simultaneously.

Lauri Hautala

Moodle