Key words
classical mechanics, oscillatory motion and waves.
Objectives
Knowledge of mechanics, oscillatory motion and waves is a prerequisite for good understanding op various processes in the agro-industry and for understanding of the functioning of various machines used in this industry. Students are given a thorough theoretical overview of the laws of classical mechanics (statics and dynamics) and a description of oscillatory motion and waves, using these laws. Many measuring devices and techniques are based on oscillatory motion and the behaviour of waves.
Multidisciplinary exercises are performed by students, individually and in group.
Students are trained to interprete correctly experimental results by using the teory of errors.
They are trained to rapport and formulate conclusions drawn from experimental resuls.
Laboratory exercises form an integral part of the course because they use insights from the theoretical part of the course.
Topics
Mechanics:
Velocity and acceleration.
Different kind of motions.
Force and torque.
Linear momentum and moment of inertia.
Rotations.
Conservation of energy.
Oscillations:
Simple harmonic motion.
Damped oscillations.
Forced oscillations.
Composing and decomposing of oscillations.
Waves:
Wave equation.
Different kind of waves: mechanical, electromagnetic.
Propagation of waves: Huygens principle.
Superposition and standing waves.
Diffraction of waves.
Intensity of waves.
Acoustics:
Velocity of soundwaves.
Units for measuring sound intensity.
Prerequisites
Final competences in physics from high school.
Elementary vector algebra and goniometry.
Basic calculus.
Final Objectives
1. The student can solve simple physics problems efficiently, theoretically and/or experimentally.
2. The student can communicate verbaly and in writing about a physics problem or experiment.
3. The student understands simple physical phenomena.
4. The student is able to solve indepently simple physics problems.
Materials used
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Teacher's course and personal notes.
Various physics books, available in the school's library.
Electronic teaching platform with on-line tests and an electronic version of the course.
Study costs
Cost: 50.0 EUR
Notes for theory course + labo.
Study guidance
Every week, extra explanatory lessons, given by members of the physics group, at specific hours.
Possibility to consult the lecturer after every lecture or by appointment.
Self-tests, solved physics problems, exam questions from previous years can be found at the website from the physics group.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and demonstrations.
Guided excercises.
Individual project spreaded over several days.
Practical exercises, individual and in group, during lab sessions.
Assessment
Theory:
Written examination with open questions + multiple choice questions (theory 8/20, problems 7/20).
Laboratory:
Permanent evaluation (written raports + peer-assessment) and practice exam (5/20).
Lecturer(s)
Theory:
Johan D'heer.
Laboratory:
Bert Nouwen.
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