This module aims to introduce the student to the fundamentals of physics relevant to the analysis of energy and energy conversion systems.
1
The ISO units and definitions for distance, time, force, mass, volume, energy, power, voltage, current electrical resistance, density, pressure and temperature.
2
Displacement velocity, acceleration, momentum, force, work, power, angular velocity, torque, efficiency, potential and kinetic energy, Newton’s Laws of motion.
3
Electric charge, Coulomb's law, electric potential, potential difference, capacitance, dielectric materials. Ohm’s Law, resistance, power in electrical circuits. Heating effect of an electric current.
4
Kirchoff's Laws, Potential Divider, DC circuit analysis.
5
Magnets, magnetic fields; force on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field; magnetic field due to a coil and a solenoid. Electromagnetic induction; Faraday's law; Lenz's law; The AC generator and DC motor.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |
| Formal Examination | 60 |