Leçon n. 1: Units and standards
Course material
Lesson contents
Introduction
Physics: An Experimental Science
Physical quantinites: Units and Standards
Base units
Derived units
International System (SI)
Unit prefixes
Unit consistency
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Leçon n. 2: Vectors Analysis
Lesson content
Vector analysis
Addition of vectors - graphical method
Addition of vectors - analytical method
Multiplying a vector by a scalar
Scalar product of two vectors
The vector product
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Leçon n. 3: Kinematics of a particle - part 1
Lesson contents
Kinematics
Motion along a straight line
Position, Velocity, Acceleration
Average velocity
Instantaneous velocity
Speed
Acceleration
Motion with constant acceleration
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Leçon n. 4: Kinematics of a particle - part 2
Lesson contents
Free-fall acceleration
Motion in two or three dimensions: Position, Velocity and Acceleration
Projectile motion
Horizontal and vertical movement
The maximum height of the projectile
The equation of the path
The range of a projectile
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Leçon n. 5: Dynamics of a particle - part 1
Lesson contents
Dynamics: Forces
Mass
Newton'slaws of Mechanics
Newton's first law
Newton's second law
Newton's third law
Motion of particles
Free body diagam
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Leçon n. 6: Dynamics of a particle - part 2
Lesson contents
Introduction
Applying newton’s laws
Friction
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Leçon n. 7: Dynamics of a particle - part 3
Lesson contents
Dynamics of circular motion
Centripetal Force
Energy and Kinetic Energy
Work
Work done by gravitational forces
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Leçon n. 8: Dynamics of a particle - part 4
Lesson contents
Work done by a variable force
Work done by a spring force
Power
Potential energy and energy conservation
Conservative and non-conservative forces
Work, Potential and Kinetic energy
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Leçon n. 9: Dynamics of a particle - part 5
Lesson contents
Work and potential energy
Work done by non conservative forces
Calculating potential energy
Mechanical energy and energy conservation
Work done by non-conservative forces
Conservation of total energy
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Leçon n. 10: Systems of particles - part 1
Lesson contents
The center of mass
The center of mass of a system of particles
The center of mass of rigid bodies
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Leçon n. 11: Systems of particles - part 2
Lesson contents
The center of mass - Symmetry considerations
Newton’s second law for a system of particles
Linear momentum
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Leçon n. 12: Systems of particles - part 3
Lesson contents
Linear momentum
Conservation of linear momentum
Collisions
Collisions - Impulse
Collisions - Conservation of momentum
Elastic collisions: Conservation of energy
Inelastic collisions
Elastic collision in one dimension
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Leçon n. 13: Systems of particles - part 4
Lesson contents
Solving the problem of one dimensional elastic collision
Inelastic collisions in one dimension
Completely inelastic collisions
Collisions in two dimensions
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Leçon n. 14: Mechanics of rigid body - part 1
Lesson contents
Motion of a rigid body
Kinematics of a rigid body
Angular position
Angular displacement and angular velocity
Angular acceleration
Rotation with constant angular acceleration
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Leçon n. 15: Mechanics of rigid body - part 2
Lesson contents
Relations between linear and angular variables
Kinetic energy of rotation
Moment of inertia
Dynamics of a rigid body
Parallel axis theorem
Torque
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Leçon n. 16: Mechanics of rigid body - part 3
Lesson contents
Torque
Newton’s second law of rotation
Work and rotational kinetic energy
Angular momentum
Conservation of angular momentum
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Leçon n. 17: Elements of fluid mechanics - part 1
Lesson contents
Fluids
Density and pressure
Fluids at rest
Measuring pressure
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Leçon n. 18: Elements of fluid mechanics - part 2
Lesson contents
Pascal’s principle
Archimedes’ principle
Ideal fluids in motion
The equation of continuity
Bernoulli’s equation
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Leçon n. 19: Thermodynamics - part 1
Lesson contents
Thermodynamic Systems and Transformations
Temperature
The zeroth law of thermodynamics
Thermodynamic Systems: Heat
Temperature and heat
Units of heat
Heat capacity
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Leçon n. 20: Thermodynamics - part 2
Lesson contents
Heat capacity and specific heat
Heat of transformation
Heat and work
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Leçon n. 21: Thermodynamics - part 3
Lesson contents
First law of thermodynamics
Special cases of the first law of thermodynamics
Types of thermodynamic processes: Adiabatic and Isochoric processes
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Leçon n. 22: Thermodynamics - part 4
Lesson contents
Thermodynamic processes: Isobaric process
Thermodynamics of boiling water
Thermodynamic processes: Isothermal process
Ideal gasses
Isothermal expansion of an ideal gas
The internal energy of an ideal gas
Molar specific heats of an ideal gas
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Leçon n. 23: Thermodynamics - part 5
Lesson contents
Adiabatic expansion of an ideal gas
Free expansion
Principles of thermodynamics and heat engines
Entropy
Change in Entropy of a free expansion of an ideal gas
Entropy Postulate modified
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Leçon n. 24: Thermodynamics - part 6
Lesson contents
Second law of thermodynamics
Heat engines
Carnot Engine
Carnot Cycle
Efficiency of a Carnot Engine
Perfect engine
Stirling Engine
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Leçon n. 25: Thermodynamics - part 7
Lesson contents
Refrigerators
Example on heat engines
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Leçon n. 26: Electrostatics
Introduction
Electrostatic Charges
Charge Quantization
Conservation of Charge
Distribution of Charge
Coulomb's Law
Derivation of the Inverse Square Law
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Leçon n. 27: Electric Fields
Lesson Content
Introduction
The Electric Field
Electric Field Lines
Electric Field of a Point Charge
Electric Field of a Distribution of Charges
Electric Field of an Electric Dipole
Electric Dipole in an Electric Field
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Leçon n. 28: Gauss'Law and Applications
Lesson Content
Introduction
Flux of an Electric Field
Gauss’ Law
Flux of a Point Charge
Application of Gauss’ Law: Cylindrical Symmetry
Application of Gauss’ Law: Planar Symmetry
Application of Gauss’ Law: Spherical Symmetry
Differential Form of Gauss’ Law
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Leçon n. 29: Electric Potential
Lesson Content
Electrostatic Potential Energy
Electrostatic Potential
Relation Between the Electric Field and the Potential
The Electric Dipole
Equipotential Surfaces
Poisson Equation
Laplace’s Equation
Applications
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Leçon n. 30: Capacitance and Electric Field Energy
Lesson Content
Capacitance
Introduction
Capacitance of a Single Conductor
Parallel-Plate Capacitor
Units of Capacitance
Capacitors in Parallel
Capacitors in Series
Systems of Conductors
Electric Field Energy
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Leçon n. 31: Dielectrics
Lesson Content
Introduction
Polarization
Electric Susceptibility
Electric Displacement
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Leçon n. 32: Electric Current and Resistance (I)
Lesson Content
Introduction
Electric Current
Resistance
Conduction
Ohm’s Law
Resistivity
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Leçon n. 33: Electric Current and Resistance (II)
Lesson Content
Resistance Calculation
Non-uniform Conductor
Two Concentric Cylinders
Resistors in Series
Resistors in Parallel
Joule Effect
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Leçon n. 34: Electric Circuits
Lesson Content
Introduction
Electric Current
Resistance
Conduction
Ohm’s Law
Resistivity
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Leçon n. 35: Electric Circuits: Circuit Analysis (I)
Lesson Content
Resistance Calculation
Non-uniform Conductor
Two Concentric Cylinders
Resistors in Series
Resistors in Parallel
Joule Effect
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Leçon n. 36: Electric Circuits: Circuit Analysis (II)
Lesson Content
Thévenin’s Theorem
Theory of Maximum Power Transfer
Unbalanced Wheatstone Bridge
Norton’s Theorem
Applications
Superposition Theorem
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Leçon n. 37: Magnetic Fields
Lesson Content
Introduction
Magnetic Field in Vacuum
Magnetic Force on a Moving Charge
Lorentz Force
Hall Effect
Magnetic Field Lines
Magnetic Force on a Current
Magnetic Force and Torque on a Current Loop
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Leçon n. 38: Magnetic Fields Due to Currents (I)
Lesson Content
Introduction
Forces Between Two Currents
Laplace Force Law
Biot-Savart Law
Applications of Biot-Savart Law
The Divergence of The Magnetic Induction
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Leçon n. 39: Magnetic Fields Due to Currents (II)
Lesson Content
Introduction
Ampere’s Law
Applications of Ampere’s Law
Forces Between Two Parallel Wires
Differential Form of Ampere’s Law
The Vector Potential
The Magnetic Flux
Gauge Invariance
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Leçon n. 40: Electromagnetic Introduction
Lesson Content
Introduction
Experimental Approach
Faraday’s Law
Lenz’s Law
Induction and Energy Transfer
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Leçon n. 41: Inductance
Lesson Content
Introduction
Self-Inductance
Self-inductance of a long solenoid
Self-inductance of a toroid
Mutual Inductance
Two Coaxial Solenoids
Energy of a Magnetic Field
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Leçon n. 42: Maxwell's Equations
Lesson Content
Electromagnetic Equations - static case
Electromagnetic Equations - dynamic case
Displacement Current
Maxwell’s Equations in Vacuum
Gauge Invariance
Lorentz Gauge
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Leçon n. 43: Electromagnetic Energy - Poynting Vector
Lesson Content
Introduction
Electromagnetic Energy
Poynting Vector
Examples
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Leçon n. 44: Geometrical Optics: Reflection and Refraction
Lesson Content
Introduction
Light Rays and Rectilinear Propagation
Superposition Principle
Theoretical Basis of Geometrical Optics
Light
Speed of Light
Index of Refraction
Fermat’s Principle
Law of Reflection
Law of Refraction
Fermat’s Principle: Reflection
Fermat’s Principle: Refraction
Image Construction
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Leçon n. 45: Geometrical Optics: Spherical Surfaces
Lesson Content
Reflection from a Spherical Surface
Convex Mirror
Concave Mirror
Sign convention
Mirror Equation
Image Construction
Refraction at a Spherical Surface
Convex Surface
Concave Surface
Refracting surface equation
Lateral Magnification
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Leçon n. 46: Geometrical Optics: Lenses and Optical Instruments
Lesson Content
Prisms
Introduction
Lenses
Types of lenses
Thin Lens Approximation
Compound Lenses
Magnifiers and Microscopes
The Telescope
The Camera
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Leçon n. 47: Didactic materials related to the entire course
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