Applied Physics, production orientatedLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

During completion of this course the student acquires basic knowledge of physical concepts, laws, principles and theories in the fields of thermodynamics, oscillation, wave motion and sound. 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,
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optical fibres, damping, room acoustics, isolating properties of structures, ultrasound

Further information

Lectures: 28 h
Tutorials: 14 h
Individual learning assignment: 5h
Exams: 3h
Student’s workload: student workload analysis not carried out
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