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The aim of this module is to provide students who may not have studied A-level physics with the prerequisite knowledge regarding mechanics, materials and waves which is required to go on to study for an engineering or technology degree.

Outline Syllabus:(ⅰ) Particle kinematics • introduction • Particle movement description of the displacement, speed, acceleration and other concepts • Velocity, tangential and normal acceleration in plane motion • Application of Calculus to Solve Simple Kinematic Problems (ⅱ) Particle dynamics • Newton 's Three Major Laws of Motion Selection statement • The cumulative effect of force on time in mass and particle • Cumulative effect of force on space in particle and particle (ⅲ) Rigid body rotation • Rigid body rotational kinematics • Rigid body rotation dynamics (ⅳ) Mechanical vibration and mechanical waves • Mechanical vibration • Mechanical waves (ⅴ) Gas dynamic theory • Preheat knowledge • The statistical law of equilibrium state (ⅵ）Thermodynamics foundation • First law of thermodynamics • The second law of thermodynamics

Additional Information:This module provides a basis physics of mechanics, materials and waves for level three students to analyse simple mechanical systems. For each topic area of the syllabus, relevant typical experiments will be provided. . Reports are 2500 maximum word count. Examinations are 2 hour duration.