Physics for Engineers 1

This course provides engineering students with a foundational understanding of classical mechanics, emphasizing the principles that govern the motion and interaction of physical systems. Beginning with vector analysis, the course explores kinematics and Newton’s laws of motion, forming the basis for analyzing systems in equilibrium and understanding the concept of moments. Students progress to studying the dynamics of particles under net forces, the mechanical work done by constant and varying forces, and fundamental conservation laws including energy, impulse, and momentum. The course emphasizes conceptual clarity, problem-solving techniques, and practical applications relevant to engineering. By the end of the course, students are expected to develop the ability to model physical situations mathematically, analyze mechanical systems, and apply fundamental physics principles to solve real-world engineering problems with rigor and accuracy.

• Apply vector analysis and kinematic principles to describe and analyze the motion of particles in one and two dimensions.

• Demonstrate an understanding of Newton’s laws of motion and the conditions for equilibrium, including the application of force and moment concepts in solving static and dynamic problems.

• Analyze the dynamics of particles under net forces by calculating the work done by constant and varying forces, and applying these concepts to understand motion and energy transfer.

• Apply the principles of energy conservation, impulse, and momentum to evaluate mechanical systems, including energy transformations and collision analysis.

1. Module 1. Introduction to Engineering Physics

   • Units and Physical Quantities

   • Vectors

2. Module 2. Kinematics

   • Displacement and Velocity

   • Accelaration

   • Motion with Constant Acceleration

   • Free Fall

   • Position and Velocity by Integration

   • Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration Vectors

   • Projectile Motion

3. Module 3. Forces and Equilibrium

   • Forces

   • Newton's Laws of Motion

   • Application of Newton's Laws

   • Friction

   • Equlibrium and Center of Gravity

4. Module 4. Work and Energy

   • Scalar Product

   • Vector Product

   • Work and Kinetic Energy

   • Gravitational Potential Energy and Total Mechanical Energy

   • Work and Energy with Varying Forces, and Power

   • Elastic Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy

   • Force and Potential Energy, and Energy Diagrams

5. Module 5. Conservation of Momentum

   • Linear Momentum and Impulse

   • Conservation of Momentum and Collisions

1. Problem Set 1 - Vectors and Resultant

2. Problem Set 2 - Kinematics

3. Problem Set 3 - Forces, Equilibrium, and Moment

4. Problem Set 4 - Newton's 2nd Law and Work

5. Problem Set 5 - Conservation of Energy and Momemtum

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1. (Browne) Schaum's Outlines Physics for Engineering and Science

2. (Halliday) Fundamentals of Physics

3. (Malik) Engineering Physics

4. (Miller) Modern Physics for Engineers and Scientists

5. (Serway 7E) Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics

6. (Thornton 4E) Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers

7. (Tipler 6E) Physics for Scientists and Engineers

8. (Fazely) Foundation of Physics for Scientists and Engineers Volume 1

1. Physics 1 for Engineers by Yu Jei Abat

2. Physics for Engineers by JG Engineering Tutorials

3. Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Prof. John C. Armstrong

4. CE Board Exam Review - Dynamics by HLDC

5. Physics by The Organic Chemistry Tutor

6. Physics With Calculus by The Organic Chemistry Tutor

7. General Physics 1 by Matthew Becker