PHYS1131
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Physical Science : Durham College, Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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INTRODUCTION
Understand the role of Physics in Engineering Technology
Overview of required math skills
Measuring Units and the SI system
Calculate the correct unit conversion using dimensional analysis
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KINEMATICS: SCALARS AND VECTORS
Define and distinguish between scalar and vector quantities
Assign a coordinate system for a scenario involving one-dimensional motion
Solve problems using vectors
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KINEMATICS: BASIC MOTION
Explain the relationships between instantaneous velocity, average velocity, instantaneous speed, average speed, displacement, and time
Calculate velocity and speed given initial position, initial time, final position, and final time
Define and distinguish between instantaneous acceleration, average acceleration, and deceleration
Calculate acceleration given initial time, initial velocity, final time, and final velocity
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KINEMATICS: PROJECTILE MOTION
Identify and explain the properties of a projectile, such as acceleration due to gravity, range, maximum height, and trajectory
Determine the location and velocity of a projectile at different points in its trajectory
Apply the principle of independence of motion to solve projectile motion problems
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DYNAMICS: FORCE AND NEWTON'S LAWS OF MOTION
Apply problem-solving techniques to solve for quantities in more complex systems of forces
Integrate concepts from kinematics to solve problems using Newton's laws of motion
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APPLYING NEWTON'S LAWS
Explain Earth's gravitational force and use Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
Describe the various types of friction and calculate the magnitude of static and kinetic friction
Apply equilibrium to Newton's Laws of Motion
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UNIFORM CIRCULAR MOTION
Define and calculate the characteristics and properties of circular motion and solve problems involving circular motion
Establish the expression for centripetal force and acceleration
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ROTATIONAL MOTION AND KINEMATICS
Define and calculate the characteristics and properties of rotational motion
Solve problems involving rotational motion using rotational kinematic equations
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WORK, ENERGY AND MECHANICAL POWER
Define and solve problems using work, energy and power
Define and calculate the characteristics of a direct current circuit and solve problems involving and electrical circuits
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TORQUE, EQUILIBRIUM AND ROTATIONAL ENERGY
Define and calculate torque and static equilibrium and solve problems involving equilibrium and balance
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ELECTROSTATIC FORCE AND ELECTRICITY
Define and calculate the properties of charged objects and electrostatic field forces
Define and calculate the characteristics of a direct current circuit
Solve problems involving electrostatic fields and electrical circuits
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TEMPERATURE, HEAT AND HEAT TRANSFER
Define and calculate the characteristics and properties of a system subject to thermal energy interactions
Solve problems in thermal expansion of liquids and solids and heat transfer
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FLUID MECHANICS
Define and calculate the characteristics and properties of a fluids and fluid systems and solve fluid problems
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Complete Unit 4