Course Code Course name L T P C

MECH1012 Mechanics 3 0 1 4
Total Units to be Covered: 5 Total Contact Hours: 45+30
Prerequisite(s): 12th level Physics Syllabus version: 1.0

Course Objectives
1. To Define the basic concepts of mechanics and hence the behavior of mechanical
systems.
2. To explain the dynamics of physical systems under the influence of central force
and relativity.
3. To illustrate the elementary knowledge of mechanics to solve the problems, seen
or unseen, related with oscillations, dynamics, motion under central force and
relativity of physical system.
4. To examine various physical phenomena given various mechanical concepts
dealing with fundamentals of dynamics, collisions, rotational dynamics, central
force, system oscillations and relativity and concepts of Special Theory of
Relativity.

Course Outcomes
On completion of this course, the students will be able to
CO1. Recall the basic concepts of mechanics and rotational dynamics.
CO2. Describe the dynamics of physical systems in various mechanical systems.
CO3. Apply the elementary knowledge of mechanics to solve the seen or unseen
related problems.
CO4. Illustrate various physical phenomena dealing with fundamentals of dynamics,
collisions, Rotational Dynamics, Central Force, Oscillations of a system, and
relativity.

Relationship between the Program Outcomes (POs), Program Specific

Outcomes(PSOs)and Course Outcomes (COs)

PO/ PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
CO
CO1 3 - - - - - - - 1 - 2 2 -
CO2 3 - - - - - - - 1 - 2 2 -
CO3 3 3 2 - - 1 - - 1 - 2 2 -
CO4 3 3 2 - - - - - 1 - 2 2 -
Avg. 3 3 2 - - 1 - - 1 - 2 2 -
1. WEAK 2. MODERATE 3. STRONG

Syllabus
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Mechanics 10 Lecture Hours
Review of Newton’s Laws of Motion. Dynamics of a system of particles. Centre of
Mass. Principle of conservation of momentum. Impulse. Momentum of variable-mass
system: motion of rocket. Work and Kinetic Energy Theorem. Conservative and
nonconservative forces. Potential Energy. Energy diagram. Stable and unstable
equilibrium. Elastic potential energy. Force as gradient of potential energy. Work
&Potential energy. Work done by non-conservative forces. Law of conservation of
Energy. Elastic and inelastic collisions between particles. Centre of Mass and
Laboratory frames.
Unit 2: Gravitation, Central Force Field and Motion 9 Lecture Hours
Law of gravitation. Gravitational potential energy. Inertial and gravitational mass.
Potential and field due to spherical shell and solid sphere.Two-body problem and its
reduction to one-body problem and its solution. The energy equation and energy
diagram. Kepler’s Laws. Satellite in circular orbit and applications. Geosynchronous
orbits. Weightlessness. Basic idea of global positioning system (GPS). Physiological
effects on astronauts.
Unit 3: Rotational Dynamics 8 Lecture Hours
Angular momentum of a particle and system of particles. Torque. Principle of
conservation of angular momentum. Rotation about a fixed axis. Moment of Inertia.
Calculation of moment of inertia for rectangular, cylindrical and spherical bodies.
Kinetic energy of rotation. Motion involving both translation and rotation.

Unit 4: Special Theory of Relativity 12 Lecture Hours

Reference frames. Inertial frames; Galilean transformations; Galilean invariance.
Michelson-Morley Experiment and its outcome. Postulates of Special Theory of
Relativity. Lorentz Transformations. Simultaneity and order of events. Lorentz
contraction. Time dilation. Relativistic transformation of velocity, frequency and wave
number. Relativistic addition of velocities. Variation of mass with velocity. Massless
Particles. Mass-energy Equivalence.
Non-inertial frames and fictitious forces. Uniformly rotating frame. Laws of Physics in
rotating coordinate systems. Centrifugal force. Coriolis force and its applications.
Components of Velocity and Acceleration in Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinate
Systems

Unit 5: Oscillations 6 Lecture Hours

Simple Harmonic Oscillations. Differential equation of SHM and its solution. Kinetic
energy, potential energy, total energy and their time-average values. Damped
oscillation. Forced oscillations: Transient and steady states; Resonance, sharpness of
resonance; power dissipation and Quality Factor
Text Books:
1. An introduction to mechanics, D. Kleppner, R.J. Kolenkow, 1973, McGraw-Hill.
2. Mechanics, Berkeley Physics, vol.1, C.Kittel, W.Knight, et.al. 2007, Tata McGraw-
Hill.
3. Physics, Resnick, Halliday and Walker 8/e. 2008, Wiley.
4. Analytical Mechanics, G.R. Fowles and G.L. Cassiday. 2005, Cengage Learning.

References books:
1. Feynman Lectures, Vol. I, R.P.Feynman, R.B.Leighton, M.Sands, 2008, Pearson
Education.
2. Introduction to Special Relativity, R. Resnick, 2005, John Wiley and Sons.
3. University Physics, Ronald Lane Reese, 2003, Thomson Brooks/Cole.

Modes of Evaluation: Quiz/Assignment/ presentation/ Written Examination

Examination Scheme:

Components THEORY

IA Mid-Sem End-Sem

Weight (%) (50%) (20%) (30%)

 Course Code Course name L T P C
PHYS1011 Mechanics Lab
Total Units to be Covered: Total Contact Hours: 30
Prerequisite(s): Fundamentals of Mechanics Syllabus version: 1.0

Course Objectives
1. To help the students to gain in-depth technical knowledge and enhance their
problem-solving ability in mechanics
2. To gain experience in the practical, hands-on aspects of mechanics and the ability
to work in teams.
3. To identify the working principles of several devices based on mechanics and
calculation of physical parameters such as moduli of elasticity, acceleration due to
gravity, and viscosity.
Course Outcomes
On completion of this course, the students will be able to
CO1. Outline the working of different measuring instruments and error calculation.
CO2. Interpret the several physical parameters involved in principles of mechanics.
CO3. Apply the knowledge of mechanics in performing the relevant experiments.
CO4. Examine the experiential learning skills.

Relationship between the Program Outcomes (POs), Program Specific

Outcomes (PSOs) and Course Outcomes (COs)

PO/ PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
CO
CO1 1 - 3 - - - - - - - 1 - -
CO2 2 1 - 1 - 1 - - - - 1 - 1
CO3 3 - 3 1 - 1 - - - - 1 2 1
CO4 - 2 3 1 - - - 1 2 1
Avg. 2 1.5 3 1 1 - - 1 2 1
1. WEAK 2. MODERATE 3. STRONG
Syllabus

Experiment No: 01
Measurements of length (or diameter) using Vernier caliper, screw gauge and
traveling microscope.
Experiment No: 02
To study the random error in observations.
Experiment No: 03
To determine the height of a building using a Sextant.
Experiment No: 04
To study the Motion of Spring and calculate (a) Spring constant, (b) g and (c)
Modulus of rigidity
Experiment No: 05
To determine the Moment of Inertia of a Flywheel.
Experiment No: 06
To determine g and velocity for a freely falling body using Digital Timing Technique.
Experiment No: 07
To determine Coefficient of Viscosity of water by Capillary Flow Method
(Poiseuille’s method).
Experiment No: 08
To determine the Young’s Modulus of a Wire by Optical Lever Method.
Experiment No: 09
To determine the Modulus of Rigidity of a Wire by Maxwell’s needle.
Experiment No: 10
To determine the elastic Constants of a wire by Searle’s method.
Experiment No: 11
To determine the value of g using Bar Pendulum.
Experiment No: 12
To determine the value of g using Katter’s Pendulum.
Textbooks:
1.Advanced Practical Physics for students, B. L. Flint and H.T. Worsnop, 1971, Asia
Publishing House
2. Advanced level Physics Practicals, Michael Nelson and Jon M. Ogborn, 4th Edition,
reprinted 1985, Heinemann Educational Publishers
3. A Textbook of Practical Physics, I. Prakash & Ramakrishna, 11th Edn, 2011, Kitab
Mahal
Reference Books:
1. Engineering Mechanics / Ferdinand. L. Singer , Harper – Collins.
2. Engineering Mechanics/ R K Bansal, Laxmi Publications
3. Engineering Mechanics/ K.L Kumar, TMH Publishers

Modes of Evaluation: Continuous Evaluation

Examination Scheme:

Components LAB

Continuous Assessment

Lab records + Viva Quiz/Exam

Weight (%) (70%) (30%)