Course detail
Physics
FSI-BF Acad. year: 2027/2028 Summer semester
The subject Physics introduces students to the basics of classical physics so that they are able to apply them to simple systems, clarify and predict their behavior. The acquired knowledge is a prerequisite for understanding the theoretical foundations of modern engineering disciplines.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
7
Supervisor
Department
Entry knowledge
Knowledge of classic physics on a secondary school level. Fundamentals of linear algebra, vector calculus and analytic geometry. Differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Credit conditions: Achieving 50% of the possible number of points in theoretical and laboratory exercises. In the theoretical exercise, points can be obtained by writing two control papers and in the laboratory by measuring the assigned tasks, processing the results and submitting measurement reports.
The exam is written, it tests the knowledge of physical quantities, laws and especially their use on examples. The guideline for evaluation is the number of points obtained during the exam: A: 90 – 100; B: 80 – 90; C: 70 – 80; D: 60 – 70; E: 50 – 60; F: 0 – 50. Details and clarifications are provided in the e-learning.
Attendance at the Theoretical Exercise and the Laboratory Exercise is mandatory to the extent determined by the schedule and controlled by the teacher. The method and date of compensation for absences is announced in more detail in Elearning. Participation in lectures is voluntary. However, it is highly recommended.
Aims
The student will master the laws of classical physics (in the above areas of physics) and learn to apply them to selected problems, especially technical disciplines.
The expected result of the study is not only that the student is able to explain the basic laws of classical physics, but above all is able to apply the laws of physics in solving specific problems, calculate the required physical quantities, evaluate the results of physical measurements, interpret them and then create a concise and understandable report.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B-PDS-P: Industrial Design, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme B-PRP-P: Professional Pilot, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme B-VKP-P: Visual Communication in the Creative Industries, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization AIŘ: Applied Computer Science and Control, compulsory
Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization KSB: Quality, Reliability and Safety, compulsory
Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization SSZ: Machine and Equipment Construction, compulsory
Programme B-STR-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization STG: Manufacturing Technology, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, optionally
Syllabus
The international system of units, the base units and derived units. Vectors and scalars. Vectors and theirs components. Adding vectors, multiplying vectors.
Motion in two and three dimensions. Position and displacement. Velocity and average velocity. Motion examples. Uniform and uniformly accelerated motion in a strait line. Projectile motion.
Newton`s first law. Force, some particular forces. Newton`s second law – equation of motion. Newton`s third law.
Kinetic energy. Work done by constant and variable force. Power. Work done by gravitational force and by spring.
Translation and rotation. The rotation variables. Rotation with constant angular acceleration.
Oscillations. Simple harmonic motion. The equation of motion of a harmonic oscillator. Waves and particles. Type of waves. Longitudinal and transversal waves.
Temperature and heat. Heat and work. The laws of thermodynamics. Reversible and irreversible processes. Entropy.
Electric charge. Conductors and nonconductors. Coulomb's law. Electric field. Charges and forces. Electric field lines. A point charge and dipole in an electric field. Current and resistance. Ohm's law. Energy and power in electric circuits. Semiconductors. Superconductors. Work, energy and Emf. Calculating the current. Voltage in a circuit. Circuits with several loops.
Laboratory exercise
14 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
Measuring uncertainty, Rotational inertia; Poisson´s constant; Absorption of gamma radiation; Viscosity of liquids; Heat of fusion of the ice; RLC circuit; Wave length of the light; Focal distance of thin lens. (Updated information and documents are available in elearning)
Exercise
12 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
Vectors: Chapter 3 – 37, 57 (6, 17, 30, 54, 58).
Motion of the particle: Chapter 2 – 78, 87 (5, 14, 32, 56, 83, 104), Chapter 4 – 15 (27, 62, 120, 123).
Force and motion: Chapter 5 – 47, 51, 53 (5, 20, 32, 78), Chapter 6 – 32, 34 (13, 22, 55, 62, 70, 109).
Work and Energy: Chapter 7 – 22, 37 (12, 36, 55, 56, 73), Chapter 8 – 25, 27, 64 (29, 34, 40, 53, 59, 94).
Rotation: Chapter 10 – 38, 69 (4, 17, 20, 26, 30, 55, 79, 82). Chapter 10 – (9, 80)
Oscillations: Chapter 15 – 11, 24, 101 (32, 65, 76, 81, 96, 112).
Waves: Chapter 16 – 84 (8, 32, 79, 91).
Electric charge, electric field: Chapter 21 – 9 (12, 15, 54), Chapter 22 – 10 (7, 40, 69).
Current ansd circuits: Chapter 26: 44 (1, 17, 18, 43), Chapter 27: 44 (7, 10, 16).
The exercises are taken from the literature [1] recommended to students and are situated at the end of each chapter. Text of the exercises can be found also in elearning.