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Introductory physics 162


 
Module code CGS 162
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module content

Kinematics: Basic concepts in kinematics in vector notation; different representations to describe motions; instantaneous velocity; acceleration; equations of motion (constant acceleration). Dynamics: Interactions, Newton's third law, Newton's first and second law; gravitation; normal force and friction. Forces in two dimensions: resolving and adding forces. Work energy and power. Electricity: Static and flowing electricity, current, potential difference, power, resistance, simple DC-circuits.
Practicals related to the topics.
Module credits 8.00
Prerequisites CGS 152
Contact time 2 discussion classes per week, 2 practicals per week, 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Academic organisation Physics
Period of presentation Semester 2
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