Ateneo - UPO

Reminders on Mathematics. Vectors algebra. Introduction on physics laws, measurements and units.
Introduction to Kinematics. Exercices.

Giancoli “Fisica” CEA

Acquire the mathematical skills necessary for the understanding of general physics concepts. Acquire the problem solving skills for simple problems of kinematics.

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Frontal lectures with a considerable amount of time dedicated to problem analysis and simple exercises of kinematics.
Lectures offered in video/remote in case of COVID-19 emergency.

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-students-physical-or-learning-disabilities
Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

Written test, with 12-15 questions with multiple choice, covering the program of the lectures.
Every question gets 2-3 points (0 if missing answer, -0.66 if wrong answer). The minimum mark to pass the exam is 18/30.

Basics of algebra and geometry. Angles and units. Trigonometric functions. Vectors algebra. Operations on vectors: sum, difference, multiplication for a scalar, dot product and cross product. Introduction on physics laws, measurements and units.
Introduction to Kinematics: unidimensional motion. Projectile motion. Bidimensional motion. Exercices.

Knowledge of the mathematical tools, such as functions analysis, geometry, vectors algebra, necessary to understand general physics concepts. Ability to analyse and describe simple problems of kinematics.