Electromagnetic induction and oscillationsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows the principle of electromagnetic induction and its meaning and the most important applications in technology.
The student knows the generation mechanisms of oscillations and is able to apply them in automotive technology.

Content

1. Electromagnetic induction and its applications.
2. Mechanical oscillations and waves.
3. Electric oscillation circuit, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. Optical fibres.

Qualifications

Basics of mechanics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1. The student understands the generations of electromagnetic induction and its significance in energy production. He/she can describe the advantages and disadvantages of eddy currents due to induction.
2. The student can determine induction current and voltage in simple applications.
3. The student recognizes harmonic force, and is able to calculate the characteristic parameters in different mechanical oscillatory motions.
4. The student understands the principle of electromagnetic oscillation circuit, and can apply his/her knowledge in simple problems.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

1. The student understands the generations of electromagnetic induction and its significance in energy production. He/she can describe the advantages and disadvantages of eddy currents due to induction.
2. The student can determine induction current and voltage in different applications.
3. The student recognizes harmonic force in classical mechanics, and is able to calculate the characteristic parameters in damping oscillatory motions.
4. The student understands the principle of electromagnetic oscillation circuit, and can apply his/her knowledge in demanding problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

1. The student understands the electromagnetic induction along with its applications, and is able to determine induction current and voltage in demanding exercises.
2. The student recognizes harmonic force in classical mechanics, and is able to calculate the characteristic parameters in driven oscillatory motions.
3. The student is able to solve a set of exercises concerning RL and RCL circuits.
4. The student understands and can determine the physical properties of electromagnetic radiation.