Foundation Mechanics (F3207)
Foundation Mechanics
Module F3207
Module details for 2017/18.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
Units and dimensions: mass, length, time and derived units.
Kinematics in one dimension: displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration. Linear motion with uniform acceleration and the equations of motion. Gravitational acceleration.
Vectors and scalars: addition and subtraction of vectors. Components of a vector.
Motion in more than one dimension: projectiles.
Forces and Newton's laws of motion: force and mass. Newton's 3 laws. Gravitational force, normal forces, tension, frictional forces and coefficients of friction.
Work and energy: work done by a constant force. The work-energy theorem and kinetic energy. Potential energy. Conservative and non-conservative forces. Conservation of mechanical energy. Power.
Linear momentum: linear momentum, impulse and conservation of linear momentum. Elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimensions.
Uniform circular motion: centripetal forces and centripetal acceleration. Satellites.
Rotational kinematics: angular displacement, angular velocity and angular acceleration. The equations of rotational kinematics with constant angular acceleration. Rolling motion.
Statics of rigid bodies: torque. Action of forces and torques on rigid bodies. Rigid bodies in equilibrium. Centre of mass and centre of gravity. Stability.
Rotational dynamics of rigid bodies: Newton's second law for rotation about a fixed axis. Moment of inertia. Work and kinetic energy associated with rotational motion. Angular momentum of a rigid body and conservation of angular momentum.
Module learning outcomes
Have acquired a basic knowledge of kinematics and mechanics, including work, energy, power, momentum and statics and dynamics of rigid bodies.
Be able to solve problems relevant to physics and engineering at the appropriate level which requires use of the knowledge.
Have acquired a sufficient grounding in the material of the course for subsequent core courses in physics and engineering which include kinematics and mechanics.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 80.00% |
| Coursework | 20.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T1 Week 5 | 33.33% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 8 | 33.33% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 11 | 33.34% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 111111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 111111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Class | 1 hour | 111111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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