Learning objective
Understand force as a measure of interaction and learn to add forces as vectors.
Master Newton's three laws, their meaning and limits of validity.
Distinguish inertial and non-inertial frames of reference.
Acquire an algorithm for solving dynamics problems based on a free-body diagram.
Expected outcomes
Draws all the forces acting on a body.
Calculates accelerations and forces by projecting Newton's second law onto axes.
Solves problems on bodies connected by strings, inclined planes and lifts.
Explains why third-law forces do not balance each other.
Activities
Lecture
Lecture · 1 h 15 min ·
required
Problem solving on the fundamentals of dynamics
Practice · 1 h 15 min ·
required
Studying the laws of kinematics and dynamics of translational motion
Laboratory · 2 h 30 min ·
optional
Elements of statics
Self-study · 6 h 15 min ·
optional
Final test
Test · 20 min ·
required
· pass ≥ 70%
Completion conditions
- Lecture
- Problem solving on the fundamentals of dynamics
- Final test — at least 70%