Physics

THE LANGUAGE OF PHYSICS Fundamental physical quantities and measurement units. Order of magnitude in numerical calculations. Scalars and vectors. Recalls of basic trigonometry. The meaning of derivative and integration. MECHANICS Position and the law of motion, velocity and acceleration. Constant speed and constant acceleration cases. Vectorial form of law of motion. Rotational and linear motion. Angular velocity. Force and mass. Principles of dynamics. Weight and gravitational force. Friction. Work and kinetic energy. Mechanical energy conservation. Mechanical power. Torque. Center of mass and static equilibrium. PHYSICS OF FLUIDS Molecular interactions and properties of fluids. Pressure and density. Fundamental laws of statics of fluids. Surface tension. Adhesion, cohesion and capillary action. Volumetric flow and equation of continuity. Bernoulli's theorem. Viscosity and real fluids. Diffusion and osmosis. Transport of fluids in plants. HEAT AND ENERGY Heat, energy, temperature. Heat-work equivalence. Scale of energy content in bodies. Specific heat and heat of bodies. Changes state. Latent heat. Humidity, evaporation, drying. Heat. Temperature and internal energy of a body. Work of a fluid under pressure. 1st principle of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic efficiency. Basic operation of combustion engine, refrigeration and heat pump. ELECTRICITY AND ELECTROMAGNETISM Charge. Coulomb's law. Work and electric potential. Dielectrics and conductors. Current. Electric energy and electric power. Resistance and Ohm's law. Nature of the magnetism in matter. Electromagnetic induction. AC. Generator and electric motor. Transformer. RADIATION AND MATTER Electromagnetic radiation. Wavelength and the electromagnetic spectrum. Nature of light. Chlorophyll and photosynthesis. Absorption, reflection and transmission of radiation. Beer-Lambert law. Radiation heat transfer. Greenhouse effect and global warming. Conservation and energy balance in the matter.