Physics-I (Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Waves & Optics)

Course Code:6272, Course Title: Physics-I (Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Waves & Optics) Marks 100, 4 Credits, 60 Lectures 1. Vector Analysis: Vectors and scalars, Addition and multiplication of vectors, Triple scalar & vector products, Derivatives of vectors, Gradient, divergence and curl-their physical significance, Theorems of Gauss, Green & Stoke’s. 2. Work, Energy and Power: Work energy theorem, Conservation of energy and linear momentum, Conservative and non-conservative forces and systems, Conservation of energy and momentum, Centre of mass, Collision problems. 3. Rotational Motions: Rotational variables, Rotation with constant angular acceleration, Relation between linear and angular kinematics, Torque on a particle, Angular momentum of a particle, kinetic energy of rotation and moment of intertia. Combined translational and rotational motion of a rigid body, Conservation of angular momentum. 4.Gravitation: Centre of gravity of extended bodies, Gravitational field and potential their calculations, Determination of gravitation constant and gravity, Compound and kater’s pendulums, Motion of planets and satellites, Escape velocity. 5.Elasticity: Moduli of elasticity, poission’s ratio, Relations between elastic constants and their determination, Cantilever. 6.Surface Tension: Surface tension as a molecular phenomenon, Surface tension and surface energy, Capillary rise or fall of liquids, Pressure on a curved membrane due to surface tension, Determination of surface tension of water, mercury and soap solution, Effect of temperature. 7.Fluid Dynamics: Viscosity and coefficient of viscosity, Poiseulle’s equation, Determination of the coefficient of viscosity of liquid by Stoke’s method, Bernoulli’s theorem and its applications, Toricelli’s theorem, Venturimeter. 8.Waves: Mechanical waves, types of waves, travelling waves. The superposition principle. Wave speed, Power and intensity in wave motion. Interference of waves, Standing Waves and resonance. 9.Oscillatory Motions: Simple harmonic motion, Combination of harmonic motions, Damped harmonic motion, Forced oscillations and resonance. 10.Geometrical Optics: Fermat’s Principles, Theory of equivalent lenses, Defect of images, Optical instrument, Dispersion rainbow. 11.Nature and Propagation of light: Properties of light, Wave theory and Huygene’s Principle, Theories of light. 12.Interference: Young’s experiment: Bi-prism, Newton’s ring. 13.Diffraction: Fresnels and Fraunhofer types, Diffraction through single slit and double slit, diffraction grating, Dispersive and resolving powers of gratings. 14.Polarization: Plane, Elliptical and circular Polarizations, Optical, Rotatory dispersion, Polarimeters. Books Recommended: 1. Spiegel, M.R. : Vector Analysis 2. R.S. Halliday, R. Resnick, and J.Walker : Fundamentals of Physics 3. Halliday, D and Resnick, R. :Physics 4. Sears, F.W., Zimansky, M.W. and Young, H.D. : University Physics 5. Mathur, D.S. : Properties of Matter 6. Newman, F.W. and Serale, V.H.L : General Properties of Matter. 7. A text Book of Light :Choudhury, Saha & Pramanik 8. Fundamantals of Optics :F.A. Jenking & H.E. White 9. A Text Book of Light :K.G. Mazumder 10. Principles of Optics :B.K. Mathur