Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics

College of Arts and Sciences

University of the Philippines Manila

PHYSICS 51: INTRODUCTION TO CLASSICAL MECHANICS, FLUIDS, AND

THERMODYNAMICS

I. PREREQUISITE : The student is expected to have passed Math 17 or its

equivalent such that he/she is capable of solving theoretical and practical problems within the level of algebra
and trigonometry.
II. CREDIT : 3.0 Units
III. COURSE OBJECTIVES :
After taking the course, the student should be able to:
1. Explain the laws, principles, and concepts governing classical mechanics, fluids, and
thermodynamics.
2. Integrate these concepts and relate them to those in other disciplines, particularly in biology and the
health sciences.
3. Analyze and solve theoretical and practical problems related to classical mechanics, fluids, and
thermodynamics.

IV. TEXTBOOK : Physics, 6th ed. by Douglas C. Giancoli

V. REFERENCES : College Physics, 3rd ed. by Wilson and Buffa
VI. COURSE OUTLINE :

1. Introduction 1.5 hrs

1.1. Science and Creativity
1.2. Physics and Its Relation to Other Fields
1.3. Models, Theories and Laws
1.4. Measurement and Uncertainty
1.5. Units, Standards and the SI System
1.6. Converting Units
1.7. Order of Magnitude: Rapid Estimation
1.8. Mathematics in Physics

2. Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension 3.0 hrs

2.1. Reference Frames and Displacement
2.2. Average Velocity
2.3. Instantaneous Velocity
2.4. Acceleration
2.5. Motion at a Constant Acceleration
2.6. Free Fall

3. Kinematics in Two Dimension: Vectors 3.0 hrs

3.1. Vectors and Scalars
3.2. Graphical Addition and Refraction of Vectors
3.3. Multiplication of a Vector with a Scalar
3.4. Adding Vectors by Components
3.5. Projectile Motion
3.6. Relative Velocities

4. Motion and Force: Dynamics 6.0 hrs

4.1. Force
4.2. Newton’s First Law of Motion
4.3. Mass
4.4. Newton’s Second Law of Motion
4.5. Newton’s Third Law of Motion
4.6. Weight and Normal Force
4.7. Friction
4.8. Free Body Diagrams

5. Circular Motion: Gravitation 3.0 hrs

5.1. Kinematics of Uniform Circular Motion
5.2. Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion
5.3. Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation
5.4. Satellites and Weightlessness
5.5. Kepler’s Law and Newton’s Synthesis
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6. Work and Energy 4.5 hrs

6.1. Work Done by a Constant Force
6.2. Work Done by a Varying Force
6.3. Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Principle
6.4. Potential Energy
6.5. Conservative and Nonconservative Forces
6.6. Mechanical Energy and Its Conservation
6.7. Energy Conservation with Dissipative Forces
6.8. Power

7. Linear Momentum 4.5 hrs

7.1. Momentum and Its Relation to Force
7.2. Conservation of Momentum
7.3. Collision and Impulse
7.4. Conservation of Energy and Momentum in Collisions
7.5. Elastic Collisions in One Dimension
7.6. Inelastic Collisions
7.7. Center of Mass
7.8. Center of Mass and Translational Motion

8. Rotational Motion 3.0 hrs

8.1. Angular Quantities
8.2. Kinematic Equations for Uniformly Accelerated Rotational Motion
8.3. Rolling Motion
8.4. Torque
8.5. Rotational Dynamics: Torque and Rotational Inertia
8.6. Rotational Kinetic Energy
8.7. Angular Momentum and Its Conservation

9. Statics 3.0 hrs

9.1. Forces in Equilibrium
9.2. Solving Static Equilibrium Problems
9.3. Elasticity – Stresses and Strains
9.4. Fracture

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10. Fluids 3.0 hrs

10.1. Density and Specific Gravity
10.2. Pressure in Fluids
10.3. Atmospheric Pressure and Gauge Pressure
10.4. Pascal’s Principle
10.5. Measurement of Pressure; Gauges and the Barometer
10.6. Buoyancy and Archimedes’ Principles
10.7. Fluids in Motion: Flow Rate and the Equation of Continuity
10.8. Bernoulli’s Equation
10.9. Applications of Bernoulli’s Principle

11. Vibrations 1.5 hrs

11.1. Simple Harmonic Motion
11.2. Energy in the Simple Harmonic Oscillator
11.3. The Period and Sinusoidal Nature of the Simple Harmonic Oscillator
11.4. The Simple Pendulum
11.5. Damped Harmonic Motion
11.6. Forced Vibration
11.7. Wave Motion
11.8. Types of Waves: Transverse and Longitudinal
11.9. Energy Transported by Waves
11.10. Reflection and Transmission of Waves
11.11. Interference: Principle of Superposition
11.12. Standing Waves; Resonance

12. Sound Waves

12.1. Characteristics of Sound
12.2. Intensity of Sound: Decibels
12.3. The Ear and its Responses; Loudness [Reading Assignment]
12.4. Sources of Sound: Vibrating Strings and Air Columns
12.6. Interference of Sound Waves; Beats
12.7. Doppler Effect

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13. Temperature and Thermal Properties 3.0 hrs
13.1. Atomic Theory of Matter
13.2. Temperature and Thermometer
13.3. Thermal Equilibrium
13.4. Thermal Expansion
13.5. Thermal Stresses
13.6. Gas Laws and Absolute Temperature
13.7. Ideal Gas Laws
13.8. Kinetic Theory and the Molecular Interpretation of Temperature*

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Course Requirements
Class Standing
3 (Departmental) Examinations ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ 75.0%
Problem Sets, Homework, Recitation, Reports, Attendance ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ 25.0%

Final Standing
Class Standing ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ 70.0%
Final Exam ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅ 30.0%

Conditions for Exempting from Final Exams

1. No missed exams
2. No exam lower than 50.0%
3. Class Standing of 60.0% (2.50) or better

For students exempted from taking the final exam, the Class Standing will be equal to the Final Standing.

Grading System
90.0 – 100.0 : 1.00 60.0 – 64.9 : 2.50
85.0 – 89.9 : 1.25 55.0 – 59.9 : 2.75
80.0 – 84.9 : 1.50 50.0 – 54.9 : 3.00
75.0 – 79.9 : 1.75 45.0 – 49.9 : 4.00
70.0 – 74.9 : 2.00 00.0 – 44.9 : 5.00
65.0 – 69.9 : 2.25

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