PH1012 Physics A

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Basics (BAS)

1. Analyze physics formulas (in areas related to mechanics, thermal Physics, electricity and magnetism) and make simple estimates of physical quantities in daily life.
2. Solve problems and explain daily phenomena involving mass, weight, density, pressure and buoyant force (upthrust);
3. Perform basic vector operations and solve problems involving vector quantities;

    

   Mechanics (MECH)

4. Analyze and solve 1D and 2D kinematics problems (such as projectile motion, uniform and non-uniform circular motion).
5. Apply Newton’s laws of motion to analyze the effects of forces (including propulsive forces, frictional and viscous forces) acting on a system of objects in 1D and 2D;
6. Apply the impulse-momentum relations, work-energy theorem and conservation laws associated with momentum and energy to solve problems.
7. Apply Newton’s law of gravitation to analyze and solve problems;
8. Determine the center of mass, moment of inertia of objects of simple geometry and solve problems related to static equilibrium and rotational motion.

    

   Electricity and Magnetism (EM)

9. Explain phenomena involving charges and solve problems involving a system of charges or charge objects of simple geometry using Coulomb’s law or Gauss’s law.
10. Perform analysis of static and time-dependent circuits using basic concepts and rules (such as Kirchhoff’s Laws, resistance and capacitance);
11. Explain phenomena involving magnetic fields and solve problems involving magnetic forces and magnetic fields due to current using Ampere’s law;
12. Apply Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law to analyze and solve problems involving electromagnetic induction;

     

    Thermal Physics (TP)

13. Analyze and solve problems involving thermal properties of matter (such as thermal expansion, heat transfer involving solid and fluids, kinetic theory of gases).
14. Apply the concepts in thermal physics and the first law of thermodynamics to analyse a given heat engine.

 

Synthesis of Knowledge and Skills in above areas

15. Analyze and solve real-life problems that require an integrated knowledge of basic physics, mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and thermal physics

• Class participation
• Online assignments
• Mid-term tests
• Final examination

Standard Course Fee: S$3,697.28

• NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.

Listed courses are:

• Credit-bearing and stackable to Specialist Certificate in Foundations of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)