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2010/11 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MATH1410 Modelling Force and Motion

10 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Professor A.P. Fordy
Email: allan@maths.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2010/11

Pre-requisite qualifications

MATH1050 and MATH1055 or equivalent.

This module is mutually exclusive with

MATH1382Fundamentals of Particle Dynamics
MATH1400Modelling with Differential Equations

This module is approved as an Elective

Module summary

The study of what causes objects to move, and how they move (or stand still !) is the subject of this module. The natural language to describe such motions is that of ordinary differential equations, and the module starts with a discussion of the classification and methods of solutions of such equations.The laws describing the motion of objects are developed: the same laws apply whether the motion is that of a motor car, a parachute jumper, or a spacecraft. Mathematical models for each of these examples are considered, together with several others, use being made of the vector geometry studied in module MATH1055.

Objectives

To introduce the basic concepts of single particle mechanics and to develop the relevant theory of differential equations.

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
(a) solve first order differential equations of various types such as separable, homogenous, linear, and to apply initial conditions to the general solution;
(b) formulate the equations of motion for particles in one and two dimensions and solve these equations of motion in simple cases;
(c) solve second order linear differential equations with constant coefficients by finding complementary functions and particular integrals;
(d) obtain the energy equation for one dimensional particle motion under the action of a conservative force.

Syllabus

Introduction to the theory of differential equations. Introduction ot mechanics: modelling one and two-dimensional motion using ODEs.

1. Classification of ODEs; methods of solution of 1st order ODEs (separable, homogenous and linear).
2. Introduction to mechanics: Newton's laws, forces, gravitation and weight.
3. One dimensional motion: including constant gravity, air resistance etc.
4. Solution of second order ODEs (linear with constant coefficients): Oscillation of a spring / mass system; SHM, damped and forced oscillations, beats and resonance.
5. Energy methods: KE and work done, conservative forces and PE.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture221.0022.00
Tutorial101.0010.00
Private study hours68.00
Total Contact hours32.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Regular example sheets and in-class quizzes.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment.20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)20.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 00 mins80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)80.00

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 website

Last updated: 01/04/2011

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