Applied PhysicsLaajuus (6 ECTS)

Objective

During completion of this course the student acquires basic knowledge of physical concepts, laws, principles and theories in the fields thermodynamics, oscillation, wave motion, sound, magnetism and fotometrics. Student becomes aware that physical theories are based on and verified by observations and measurements.
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The student learns how to formulate and solve problems that relate to the topics listed above. The knowledge gained helps the student in independent information acquisition in further studies and professional life.

Content

Thermodynamics: fundamental quantities, the laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic processes, cyclic processes, the heat engine, the refrigerator, the heat pump

Oscillation: harmonic oscillation, damped oscillation, time constant, critical damping, forced oscillation

Wave motion: basic quantities, harmonic wave, superposition and interference, standing waves, beats, Doppler effect, power, reflection and refraction

Sound: the basics of sound, dependendence on distance from source, intensity level and the decibel scale, addition of intensity levels, damping, room acoustics, isolating properties of structures, ultrasound

Magnetism: magnetic field, electric and magnetic deflection, current carrying conductor in magnetic field, loop in magnetic field, magnetic dipole moment, microscopic explanation of magnetism, solenoid, magnetic field of earth, Hall effect, magnetic properties of matter

Induction: flux, Faraday’s and Lentz’s laws, self inductance, mutual inductance, varying loop in magnetic field, generator

Fotometrics: basic quantities and units
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optical fibres, eddy currents, electric motors, RL circuit, transformer, impedance matching

Further information

Lectures: 56 h
Tutorials: 28 h
Individual learning assignment: 10 h
Exams: 3•3 h = 9 h
Student’s workload: student workload analysis not carried out
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