Course Name : 03 Years Diploma in Engineering

Semester : First
Subject Title : Engineering Physics-I
Subject Code : 103/ 107
Teaching and Examination Scheme:
Teaching Scheme Examination
L T P Full External InternalScheme
External Total Pass Duration
Marks. Exam Exam Pas Marks Marks of
Marks Marks External
Exams
03 1 100 80 20 26 40 3 Hrs
Practical 2 50 40 10 13 20 4 Hrs
NOTE:
Internal marks will be allotted on the basis of two snap tests and 2 assignment of
equal marks to be conducted by the faculty teaching the subject.

RATIONALE:
Basic science forms the foundation of Engineering. In particular Physics provides
fundamental facts, principles, l aws, and proper sequence of events to streamline Engineering
knowledge.

OBJECTIVES:
Student will be able to:
• Measure given dimensions by using appropriate instruments accurately.
• Select proper measuring instrument on the basis of range, least count & precision required
for measurement.
 Differentiate kinetic and kinematics and solve the problems on kinematics and kinetics.
 Use principles of illumination for enhancing work efficiency.
 Analyze variation of sound intensity with respect to distance.
 Identify different factors affecting acoustical planning of buildings.

• Select proper material for intended purpose by studying properties of materials.

• Identify good & bad conductors of heat.
• Identify, analyze, discriminate and interpret logical sequence of field problems with
the study of physics.

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CONTENTS: Theory

CHAPTER CONTENT HOURS MARKS

UNITS AND MEASUREMENTS
1.1 Need of measurement and unit in engineering and
science, definition of unit , requirements of standard
unit, systems of units-CGS,MKS and SI,
fundamental and derived quantities and their units
1.2 Definition of dimensions with examples, principle of
1. homogeneity of dimensions, limitations of dimensions. 04 06
1.3 Definition of accuracy, precision and error,
estimation of errors – absolute error, relative error
and percentage error, rules and identification of
significant figures.
(Numericals on percentage error and significant figures)
2 MECHANICS
2.1 Motion along a straight line and Force
Concept of scalar and vector quantities, Equations of motion
with constant acceleration (derivation not required),
Equations of motion of falling body under gravity, Newton’s
laws of motion, Force, inertia, Action and reaction, tension, , 04 10
momentum, impulse and impulsive force with practical
examples (basic Idea), Conservation of linear momentum,

(Simple problems on linear motion)

2.2Angular Motion
Definition of angular displacement, angular velocity and
angular acceleration, relation between linear velocity and
angular velocity, definition of simple harmonic motion (SHM), 05 08
SHM as a projection of uniform circular motion on any
diameter, equation of SHM, derivation of displacement,
velocity and acceleration of a body executing SHM.
3
GRAVITATION
Newton’s laws of gravitation,Newton’s gravitational constant
(G) and its SI unit, Acceleration due to gravity (g) and its
relation with “G”,Variation of g with altitude and 03 06
latitude(deduction not required)
(Simple problems)

4. WORK , ENERGY & POWER

Definition of work, energy and power, equations for P.E.
& K.E., Work-Energy principle, Representation of work by
02 06
using graph, work done by a torque (no derivation)
(Numericals on work, potential and kinetic energy)
 5. GENERAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER
5.1 Elasticity
Deforming force, restoring force, elastic and plastic body,
stress and strain with their types. elastic limit, Hooke’s law,
Young’s modulus, bulk modulus, modulus of rigidity and 04 08
relation between them (no derivation).
(Numerical on stress, strain and Young’s modulus)

5.2 Surface Tension.

Molecular force, cohesive and adhesive force, Molecular
range , sphere of influence, Laplace’s molecular theory,
Definition of surface tension and its S.I. unit, angle of contact,
capillary action with examples, shape of meniscus for water
04 08
and mercury, relation between surface tension , capillary rise
and radius of capillary ( no derivation),effect of impurity and
temperature on surface tension
(Numerical on relation between surface tension,
capillary rise and radius)
5.3 Viscosity
Definition of viscosity, viscous force, velocity gradient,
Newton’s law of viscosity, coefficient of viscosity and its S.I.
unit, streamline and turbulent flow with examples, critical
velocity, Reynolds’s number and its significance, derivation
of viscous force for free fall of spherical body through viscous 04 08
medium, upthrust, terminal velocity, Stoke’s law (statement
and formula).
(Numerical on coefficient of viscosity, Reynolds
number and Stoke’s formula)
CHAPTER CONTENT HOURS MARKS
6 HEAT
Transmission of heat and expansion of solids:
Three modes of transmission of heat -conduction, convection
and radiation, good and bad conductor of heat with
examples, law of thermal conductivity, coefficient of
thermal conductivity and its S.I. unit, Definition of linear, 04 08
aerial and cubical expansion and relation between them. (no
derivation)
(Numericals on law of thermal conductivity, and coefficients
of expansions)
7 ACOUSTICS
7.1 Sound
Definition of wave motion, amplitude, period, frequency,
and wavelength, relation between velocity, frequency and
wavelength , longitudinal and transverse wave, definition of 04 06
stationary wave , node and antinode, forced and free
vibrations, definition of resonance with examples, derivation
of formula for velocity of sound with end correction.
(Numericals on relation v = nλ and
resonance)

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 7.2 Acoustics of Building
Acoustics-concept and definition, Intensity and loudness of
sound, echo, Reverberation standard reverberation time,
Sabine’s formula, Conditions for good acoustics, Factors
affecting Acoustical planning of auditorium. 04 06

(Numericals on Sabine’s formula)

TOTAL 42 80

Practical:

Skills to be developed

1) Intellectual skills-
Proper selection of measuring instruments on the basis of range, least count,
precision and accuracy required for measurement.
Analyze properties of matter & their use for the selection of material.
To verify the principles, laws, using given instruments under different conditions.
To read and interpret the graph.
To interpret the results from observations and calculations.
To use these results for parallel problems.
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2) Motor skills-
Proper handling of instruments.
Measuring physical quantities accurately.
To observe the phenomenon and to list the observations in proper tabular form.
To adopt proper procedure while performing the experiment.
To plot the graphs.

List of Experiments:
1. To know your Physics Laboratory.
2. To use Vernier Callipers for the measurement of dimensions of given object.
3. To use Micrometer Screw Gauge for the measurement of dimensions (Length,
Thickness, Diameter) of given object.
4. To use spherometer for the measurement of thickness of a given glass piece.
5. To calculate Young's modulus of elasticity of steel wire by Vernier method
6. To study capillary phenomenon and to verify that the height of liquid in capillary is
inversely proportional to the radius of capillary
7. To determine coefficient of viscosity of given liquid using Stoke's Method
8. To calculate the Linear Thermal coefficient of expansion for copper by using Pullinger's
apparatus.
9. To determine refractive index of a glass using glass slab by pin method. (sin i/sin r=μ).
10. To determine the velocity of sound by using resonance tube.
 Reference Books:

Sr.
Name of book Author Publisher & Address
No.
Tata McGraw- Hill raw- Hill
1. Physics-I V. Rajendran
publication, New Delhi
Tata McGraw- Hill raw- Hill
2. Applied physics Arthur Beiser
Publication, New Delhi
Dhanpat Rai Publication,
3. Engineering Physics by R.K.Gaur and S.L.Gupta
New Delhi.
Fundamentals of Resnick ,Halliday & Walker
4. Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.
Physics

5. Core Physics-I A. Kumar Bharti Bhavan

Pradeep’s
6. Pradeep Publication
Fundamental K.L. Gomber & K.L Gogia
Physics-XI

S. Chand’s Principles of
7. V.K Mehta & Rohit Mehta S. Chand Publication
Physics-XI

Dinesh New
8. S. K Sharma Dinesh Publication
Millennium Physics-XI
.

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