Rotational motion and electromagnetismLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows the fundamental laws of rotation and is able to apply them to central subjects in her/his profession.
The student knows the fundamental concepts of electrostatics and electricity and is able to use her/his knowledge in electrotechnical applications.
The student knows the fundamental laws of magnetic interaction and is able to apply them to electric technology.

Content

1. Kinematics and dynamics of rotational motion.
2. Fundamental concepts of electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, electric field, potential, voltage, capacitor.
3. Magnetic force and magnetic field. Magnetic properties of matter.

Qualifications

Basics of mechanics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. The student can use the kinematic relations in simple applications of a rigid body.
2. The student recognizes the interaction between charged particles and is able to determine the intensity of electric field under different conditions.
3. The student knows how matter affects the electric field and how charge can be stored. He/she can solve simple problems related to these topics.
4. The student understands the interaction forces between the magnets as well as between the conductor rails, and is able to solve simple problems related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

1. The student can use the kinematic relations and the equation of motion in simple applications of a rigid body.
2. The student recognizes the interaction between charged particles and is able to determine the intensity of electric field under different conditions.
3. The student knows how matter affects the electric field and how charge can be stored. He/she can solve problems related to these topics.
4. The student understands the interaction forces between the magnets as well as between the conductor rails, and is able to solve problems related to these topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

1. The student can use the equations of motion and rotation in simple applications of a rigid body.
2. The student understands the conservation law of angular momentum and is able to apply it in solving problems.
3. The student recognizes the interaction between charged particles and is able to determine the intensity of electric field under different conditions.
4. The student knows how matter affects the electric field and how charge can be stored. He/she can solve challenging problems related to these topics.
5. The student understands the interaction forces between the magnets as well as between the conductor rails, and is able to solve challenging problems related to these topics.