Dynamics and Its ApplicationsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student
• knows how to determine the position, velocity and acceleration of a rigid body in plane motion
• understands the relation between forces and accelerations, and knows how to use equations of motion for solving forces and accelerations
• is able to apply dynamics to practical problems of their field of study.

Content

• Kinematics of rigid bodies in two dimensions: translation, rotation and general plane motion
• Kinetics of rigid bodies in two dimensions
• Applications of dynamics

Qualifications

Functions and Differential Calculus
Basic Studies in Engineering Physics
Statics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can solve basic problems in dynamics.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can combine kinematics with the equations of motion of rigid bodies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply dynamics to practical problems of their field of study.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student can solve basic problems in dynamics.