Experimental Physics 1

Experimental Physics:

• Introduction
• Accuracy of measurement and uncertainty in measurement
• Mechanics of point masses
• Mechanical oscillations
• Systems of point masses
• Dynamics of rigid bodies
• Mechanics of rigid and fluid bodies
• Gases
• Hydro- and Aereodynamics
• Mechanical waves

Mathematical Supplement:

• complex numbers, exponential function
• applied calculus (differentiation, integration)
• differential equations
• multi-variate functions, partial differentiation

After successful completion of the module the student should:

1. know the general basics regarding methodology and measuring procedures in physics,
2. apply the relevant laws to the motion of point masses,
3. calculate mechanical oscillations,
4. deal with systems of several point masses,
5. calculate the dynamics of rigid bodies,
6. know the mechanical properties of rigid and fluid bodies as well as gases, and estimate their behavior in fluid dynamics, and
7. know the basics of mechanical waves.

They have knowledge of fundamental mathematical methods and may

1. calculate and interpret derivatives of multi-variate functions,
2. calculate typical integrals applicable in Physics in one and more dimensions, and
3. solve simple ordinary differential equations.

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Lecture: ex-cathedra teaching with demonstration experiments
Open tutorial: The open tutorial provides the opportunity for solving the exercises for oneself or as a group. The open tutorial is overseen by different tutors an leaves room for further discussions and exchange with other students.
Mathematical supplements: The mathematical supplements have a lecture style format. The content of the lecture is strongly oriented on the needs of the students. A Combination of concepts and specific applications is presented.
Tutorial: The tutorial is held in small groups. In the tutorial the weekly exercises are presented by the students and the tutor. They also provide room for discussions and additional explanations to the lectures.

The differents teaching formats are closely intertwined and the lecturers are in constant exchange.

Blackboard or presentation
Demonstation experiments (explanations as downloads)
Example videos (as downloads)
Lecture notes as download
Exercises with solutions as download

W. Demtröder, Experimentalphysik 1: Mechanik und Wärme, Springer Verlag,
D. Meschede, Gerthsen Physik, Springer Verlag,
Bergmann-Schaefer, Lehrbuch der Experimentalphysik 1: Mechanik, Akustik, Wärme, de Gruyter,
Tipler, Physik, Spektrum

There will be a written exam of 120 minutes duration. Therein the achievement of the competencies given in section learning outcome is tested exemplarily at least to the given cognition level using calculation problems and comprehension questions.

For example an assignment in the exam might be:

• Determine the total moment of force acting on a given construction.
• Determine the point of detachment for a point mass sliding down a sphere.
• Calculate the deflection angle of a perpendicular within an aeroplane due to the Coriolis force.
• Integrate the moment of inertia of a solid for a given axis.

Participation in the exercise classes is strongly recommended since the exercises prepare for the problems of the exam and rehearse the specific competencies.

There will be a bonus (one intermediate stepping of "0,3" to the better grade) on passed module exams (4,3 is not upgraded to 4,0). The bonus is applicable to the exam period directly following the lecture period (not to the exam repetition) and subject to the condition that the student passes the mid-term of

• passing the two voluntary test exams during the semester
• sensibly preparing at least 50% of the problems for presentation in the tutorials