This subject equips the student with a fundamental knowledge and understanding of physical science. It enables the student to apply mathematical formulae and techniques to the analysis of physical problems. This provides essential grounding for other engineering topics.
Units and Standards of Measure
Scientific notation, S.I. units and conversion between units, time, mass, weight, temperature, prefixes, standards.
Fundamentals of Mechanics I
Composition of forces, vector representation and resolution of forces, mathematical addition of forces, distance velocity and acceleration, acceleration due to gravity, weight and gravity, Newton's laws of motion.
Fundamentals of Mechanics II
Newtons Laws of Motion, Principle of Conservation of Momentum, Pressure, Pressure due to a liquid, Moment of a force, Work, Energy and the Principle of Conservation of Energy, PE and KE, Power.
Pressure
Absolute and Gauge pressure. Pressure and volume of gas. Pressure measuring devices. Pressure in a column of liquid.
Heat
Temperature scales, thermal expansion, temperature measuring devices, heat capacity, conduction convection and radiation, specific heat, latent heat.
Vibrations and Waves
Standing and travelling waves, resonance, velocity of travelling waves, reflection of waves at the boundary, sound waves, Doppler effect.
Light
The nature of light, reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, Young’s slits.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |
| Formal Examination | 70 |