Welcome to PC1141 Physics I : Classical Mechanics

PC1141toWelcome Teaching TeamLecturerPlease call me Qing-haiWANG Qinghai ()S13-04-06Tel: 6516-2533qhwang@nus.edu.sg

TutorMr. Hariom Kirit JaniS13-02-09Tel: 6516-2988phyhkj@nus.edu.sg

Please call him Hurry OhmLearning ObjectivesTo learn the basic laws of physics in mechanics;To be able to apply these laws in various physical situations (problem-solving);To prepare the students for more advanced modules in Physics and other Sciences;To think critically, ask the right questions, and articulate ideas clearly (discussions, tutorials);To make the transition from JC/high school learning to college learning.Organisation of ModuleLecturesMonday, Thursday: 4 pm 6 pm LT 26Office HoursMonday, Thursday: 2:30pm 3:30pm, S13-04-06Online AssignmentsOnce a week. Starts 2nd Week.Weeks 2 3 : Trial. Weeks 4 13: CreditsTutorialsOnce every 2 weeks (Week 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13*) PracticalOnce every 2 weeks 5 experimentsStarts 3rd/4th week; Work with a partner. Special session in Week 2 for Data Analysis.Term Test1.5 hours, 20 MCQs. 29 Sept, Monday, 4 - 5:30pm ExamFinal closed book written examination. 2 hours duration. 27 Nov 2014 (Thursday), evening.SyllabusKinematics of Particles Dynamics of ParticlesDynamics of BodiesFluid MechanicsNewtons Law of GravityOscillations and Waves

Kinematics of ParticlesDisplacement, velocity and accelerationMotion in one dimensionMotion in two or three dimensionsCircular motionRelative motion between two particles.Dynamics of ParticlesNewton's lawsContact force and frictionWork and energyConservative forces & non-conservative forcesPrinciple of conservation of energyImpulse and momentumConservation of linear momentumCollisionsFictitious forces in non-inertial frames.Dynamics of BodiesRotational kinematicsMoment of inertia and torqueRotational dynamicsPrinciple of angular momentum conservationRolling motionFluid MechanicsPressureArchimedes principleFluid dynamicsBernoullis equation and its applications

The Law of GravityNewtons law of gravitationFree-fall acceleration & the gravitational forceKeplers laws of planetary motionGravitational field and potential energyOscillations and WavesSimple harmonic motionDamped and forced oscillationsWaves mechanical & soundSuperposition & interferenceStanding wavesDoppler effects, shock wavesTentative Schedule IWeekDatesLect. No.LectureTutorialPractical111 Aug1Introduction14 Aug2Measurements & Kinematics in 1 D218 Aug3Vectors0. Data Analysis session21 Aug4Kinematics in 2&3 D325 Aug5Projectiles & Circular MotionTutorial 11. Newtons Law28 Aug6Newton's Laws of Motion401 Sep7Application of Newton's Laws I04 Sep8Application of Newton's Laws II508 Sep9Work & Kinetic EnergyTutorial 22. Momentum Conservation11 Sep10PE & Conservation of Energy615 Sep11Linear momentum & collisions18 Sep12System of Particles & CMRecess weekTentative Schedule IIWeekDatesLect NoLectureTutorialPractical729 Sep-Mid-term testTutorial 33. Circular Motion02 Oct13Rotation & Moment of inertia806 Oct-Holiday in lieu (Hari Raya Haji)

09 Oct14Rotational dynamics913 Oct15Angular momentumTutorial 44. Simple Pendulum16 Oct16Equilibrium & Elasticity1020 Oct17Fluid dynamics

23 Oct 18Newton's Law of gravitation1127 Oct19Kepler's Law of Planetary MotionTutorial 55. Sonometer30 Oct20Oscillations1203 Nov21Wave Motion

06 Nov22Sound Waves1310 Nov23Superposition of wavesOptional Tutorial 613 NovReview of the Module Module WorkloadActivitiesHours / weekSemester TotalLectures3.039Tutorials0.57Labs1.518Preparation for class3.040Online assignments2.026Total10130Main TextbookUniversity Physics with Modern Physics Technology Update: International Edition, 13th edition Author : YOUNG FREEDMANPublisher : PearsonISBN : 9780321894700

Available at NUS Co-op @ LT 27 !!You should not buy the book packaged with the MasteringPhysics Access Code. The Department will supply the code to you later (by email). PC1141 covers Chapters 1 16. PC1142 covers Chapters 17 20, 33 36.Supplementary TextbooksBasic textbooksUniversity Physics by Bauer & Westfall, McGraw-HillAdvanced TextbookMechanics (Berkeley Physics Course v.1) by Kittel, Knight, & Ruderman, McGraw-Hill (1963)The Feynman Lectures on Physics by Feynman, Leighton, & Sands, Addison Wesley (http://www.feynmanlectures.info/)Assessment%Components12In-class quizzes 23Tutorials 315Labs discussion / viva & report410Homework assignments (online)510Mid-term Test660Final written examinationThis breakdown is still tentative, and may be modified.Online AssignmentAddress: http://www.MasteringPhysics.comAvailable: Every Thursday 12:01AM (midnight)Due: Every Thursday 11:59PM (midnight)First two weeks: trials; next 10 weeks: credits.New: Adaptive follow-upsIndividual learning experience.Chances to make up your mistakes in the parent assignment.Three sets per assignment.

MasteringPhysicsClosely tied to textbook by Young & FreedmanReplaces written assignment that are handed in for marking reduce time lapse between lectures and tutorials.Advantages: Instant feedback, on the spot hints, step-by-step tutorials, adaptive follow-ups, etc.Enhanced students understanding & proficiency in solving Physics problems.Please find out more on IVLE.Learning CatalyticsIn-class response system: use your smart phone/tablet/laptop as a clickerAnybody does NOT have a web browser by hand?Access through your MasteringPhysics account linkThe attendance, not the performance will be counted towards your final grade.

Tutorials & Laboratory Sessions6* sessions each, once a fortnight.Lab session zero on Week 2: Data Analysis and use of softwareOptional Tutorial six on Week 13 Register for your groups at CORS: http://www.nus.edu.sg/cors/If you have any trouble, please write to me or Mdm Pang (phytantj@nus.edu.sg).Lab Session 0: Data Analysis Available slots:Tuesday (19 Aug), 2-5pmWednesday (20 Aug), 9am-12pmWednesday (20 Aug), 2-5pmThursday (21 Aug), 2-5pmFriday (22 Aug), 2-5pmVenue: CSD laboratory 1 (S13-04-16)You can attend any of the above sessions. No registration is required.You only need to attend once even if you are taking both PC1141 and PC1142.Lab Session 0: AssignmentYou are strongly encouraged to attend the session.Assignment on data analysis is compulsory. Submit to Level 1000 Physics Laboratory (S12-04-02)Due: Monday, 01 Sept, 5pmFor students taking more than one level 1000 Physics modules, they only need to submit one assignment.The assignment will be counted equivalently to one experiment towards the assessment of the laboratory component.Other ToolsNUS Integrated Virtual Learning Environment - IVLE. Most materials, announcements will be found here. Forum - discussion among students Lesson planSurveyAnonymous feedback vs. named questionWebcastSimulations, movie clips, and lectures from InternetFeynmans messenger lecture seriesDimensionsWikipedia.orgGoogle.comLecture GuidelinesStrongly encouraged to attend all lectures.(Try your best) to be seated before the lecture starts.No emailing, chatting, web-browsing, Facebooking, Twittering, etc. during lectures.Any activity that affects learning of other students is strongly discouraged loud talking on personal matters, loud snoring, etc.No food in LT.

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27Dr. WANG Qinghai ()S13-04-06Tel: 6516-2533qhwang@nus.edu.sgStudents are strongly advised to adhere to the curriculum as found on: http://www.physics.nus.edu.sg/student/ugrad_course1112.htmlWhos teach which module? http://www.physics.nus.edu.sg/student/module_offered.htmlGeneral questions on grading? The Bell curve? http://blog.nus.edu.sg/provost/2012/01/20/the-bell-curve/

Grade-free First SemesterUp to Five modules can be opted for a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) grading.Grade C and above SGrade D+ and below UYou have three days to decide whether you want to exercise the option. Your decision is irrevocable. S/U modules will not be counted towards your individual Cumulative Average Point (CAP).Ex: U+U+U+U+A=perfect CAPS/U Options