2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS1200 Physics 1- Fundamental Forces
25 creditsClass Size: 180
Module manager: Dr Sven Van Loo
Email: S.Vanloo@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
'A' Level Physics and Maths or equivalentThis module is mutually exclusive with
| PHYS1231 | Introductory Physics (Geophysics) |
| PHYS1240 | Quantum Physics and Relativity (Geophysics) |
| PHYS1270 | Quantum Mechanics and Electricity (Joint Honours) |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
At the end of this module you should be able to:- describe the motion of particles in terms of their position, velocity and acceleration;
- discuss Newton's laws in the context of cause and effect;
- derive the work-energy theorem and define potential energy from a conservative force;
- discuss and utilise the conservation of momentum for a system of particles;
- discuss and utilise the conservation of angular momentum for rigid body rotation;
- describe and utilise Newton's theory of gravity;
- describe the basic mechanical properties of solids and fluids.
- recall and use the transformation equations of Special Relativity;
- summarize the evidence leading to the quantum theory of radiation;
- recall the radiation laws of Stefan and Wien and sketch the form of the black body curve;
- derive and use the Bohr equation for hydrogen like atoms;
- summarize the evidence leading to the wave theory of matter;
- use the de Broglie relationship to find the allowed energies of a particle confined to a box;
- describe the properties of atomic nuclei and details of the nuclear binding energy curve;
- deduce the form of the radioactive decay law.
- understand and solve problems involving the Columb's force;
- perform calculations on DC circuits (including capacitors, resistors and inductors) using Ohm’s and Kirchhoff's Laws)
- Calculate the force on a charge moving in a magnetic field
Learning outcomes
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of common physical laws and principles, and some applications of these principles.
Identify relevant principles and laws when dealing with problems.
Skills outcomes
Understanding of basic mechanics, quantum physics and electricity
Syllabus
Kinematics,
Dynamics, including Gravity,
Rigid Bodies
Work & Energy
Rotation
Evidence of quantum
Bohr atom
Lorentz Transformations
Relativistic E,p
Nuclear masses and binding energy Radioactive decay
Basic Electrostatics: Coulomb Force and capacitors
Magnetostatics,
Lorentz force DC circuits,
Kirchoff's law,
RC circuits
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Lecture | 44 | 1.00 | 44.00 |
| Private study hours | 184.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 66.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 250.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Written Work | 9 homework sheets | 15.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 15.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr 00 mins | 85.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 85.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 23/03/2018
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