- Docente: Roberto Donà
- Credits: 6
- SSD: FIS/01
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Architecture-Engineering (cod. 5695)
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from Feb 18, 2025 to Jun 13, 2025
Learning outcomes
To assimilate basic concepts of General Physics (with special regard to Newtonian Mechanics and to the Principles of Thermodynamics) and their treatment by means of mathematical analysis, vector algebra and integral calculus. To acquire the scientific-technical methodology which is necessary for quantitative problem-solving in physics.
Course contents
Mechanics program
Elements of vector algebra.
Kinematics.- Point particles and reference frames. Position, velocity and acceleration vectors. Rectilinear motions. Circular motion. Simple and damped harmonic motion. Applications to kinematics of particle systems: the fundamental formula of the rigid body kinematics. Angular velocity. Kinematics of relative motions: transfer of displacements, velocity, acceleration within reference frames in relative motion.
Dynamics.- Different types of force. Static measurement of a force. General concepts of statics and of friction phenomena. First and second law of dynamics. Inertial mass. Impulse and linear momentum. Newton's law on gravitation. The main problem of dynamics. The third law of dynamics. Applications to dynamics of particle systems. Linear and angular momentum conservation. Collision problems. The cardinal equations of dynamics. Center of mass and its properties. Moments of inertia. The Huygens – Steiner's theorem. Rotational inertia.
Work and energy.-Work of one force and of a system of forces. The work-energy theorem. The Koenig's theorem. Properties of kinetic energy. Positional and conservative forces. Conditions to be fulfilled for a force field to be conservative. Potential energies. Conservation of mechanical energy. Different types of equilibrium.
Thermodynamics program
Thermodynamic state. Pressure. Temperature. Ideal gas. Quasistatic, reversible and irreversible processes. First law of Thermodynamics. Isochoric, isobaric, isothermal and adiabatic processes. Second law of Thermodynamics. Carnot cycle. Thermodynamics temperature. Entropy.
Readings/Bibliography
Notes from the lessons.
P. Mazzoldi, M. Nigro, C. Voci, Elementi di Fisica Vol.1 - Meccanica e Termodinamica, ISBN 9788836230365, EdiSES, Napoli.
P. Zotto, S. Lo Russo, P. Sartori, Fisica Generale. Meccanica e Termodinamica, ISBN 9788893853293, Esculapio, Bologna
P. Mazzoldi, M. Nigro, C. Voci, Fisica Vol.1 - Meccanica e Termodinamica, ISBN 9788836230679, EdiSES, Napoli.
Teaching methods
Frontal didactics.
Assessment methods
The examination consists of a written test and of a subsequent oral discussion.
Teaching tools
Overhead projector.
Links to further information
https://www.bo.infn.it/~dona/d/didattica.html
Office hours
See the website of Roberto Donà
SDGs


This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.