Elements of Physics
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide basic knowledge of electromagnetism, and mechanisms of heat transfer, fluid mechanics and gas vapor mixtures, illustrating some applications in the catering sector.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will acquire the knowledge for the correct interpretation of physical phenomena and related laws. He will have the ability to address and solve numerical exercises applied to cases of interest in the agri-food sector.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELEMENTARY PHYSICS Scalar and vector fundamental physical quantities. Units of measure. Elements of elementary trigonometry.
MECHANICS Position and time law, speed and acceleration.
Uniform and uniformly accelerated motion. Rotational motion and angular velocity. Strength and mass. Principles of dynamics. Weight and gravitational force. The friction. Work and kinetic energy. Conservation of mechanical energy. Mechanical power.
THERMODYNAMICS Basic concepts, temperature, heat, volume, density, pressure, specific heat, energy conservation, steady state conditions. Ideal gases and real gases. Heat transport phenomena. Conduction: Fourier's law, thermal conductivity, steady-state and transient regimes, conduction through simple and compound walls. Convection: definition, forced and natural convection, exchange by conduction and convection. Radiation: Planck's law, Stefan Boltzmann, Wien, heat exchange between objects of simple geometry.
ELECTROMAGNETISM Electric charge, Coulomb's law. Electric fields, electric potential. Electric current, resistance and capacitance, Ohm's law, electrical circuits with resistances and capacitance, Joule effect, power in a circuit. Magnetic fields, motion of charged particles in magnetic fields, Lorentz force, the induction cooker. Electromagnetic waves.
MECHANICS Position and time law, speed and acceleration.
Uniform and uniformly accelerated motion. Rotational motion and angular velocity. Strength and mass. Principles of dynamics. Weight and gravitational force. The friction. Work and kinetic energy. Conservation of mechanical energy. Mechanical power.
THERMODYNAMICS Basic concepts, temperature, heat, volume, density, pressure, specific heat, energy conservation, steady state conditions. Ideal gases and real gases. Heat transport phenomena. Conduction: Fourier's law, thermal conductivity, steady-state and transient regimes, conduction through simple and compound walls. Convection: definition, forced and natural convection, exchange by conduction and convection. Radiation: Planck's law, Stefan Boltzmann, Wien, heat exchange between objects of simple geometry.
ELECTROMAGNETISM Electric charge, Coulomb's law. Electric fields, electric potential. Electric current, resistance and capacitance, Ohm's law, electrical circuits with resistances and capacitance, Joule effect, power in a circuit. Magnetic fields, motion of charged particles in magnetic fields, Lorentz force, the induction cooker. Electromagnetic waves.
Prerequisites for admission
Elementary algebra, trigonometry, logarithms, functions, derivatives and definite integrals with geometrical interpretations.
Teaching methods
The course is based on lessons and drills regarding the topics discussed during the theory lessons.
Teaching Resources
Slides available on MyAriel (https://myariel.unimi.it/course/view.php?id=1893).
Suggested books:
-> Serway, Principles of Physics, Brooks/Cole
-> Y.A. Cengel, Heat transfer, McGraw-Hill
Suggested books:
-> Serway, Principles of Physics, Brooks/Cole
-> Y.A. Cengel, Heat transfer, McGraw-Hill
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam is written and consists of solving exercises in which the student must demonstrate that they have learned the theoretical concepts of the course. The exam can be taken in two partial exams (lasting 2 hours) or in a single final exam (lasting 2 hours) which includes the two modules of the course.
The evaluation is expressed by an overall mark out of thirty.
To take the exam you must register within the deadline set on UNIMIA.
The grade is communicated to each individual student via automated email from the University's recording system and/or published on the MyAriel website.
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in CC the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) or [email protected] (for students with disability).
The evaluation is expressed by an overall mark out of thirty.
To take the exam you must register within the deadline set on UNIMIA.
The grade is communicated to each individual student via automated email from the University's recording system and/or published on the MyAriel website.
Students with SLD or disability certifications are kindly requested to contact the teacher at least 15 days before the date of the exam session to agree on individual exam requirements. In the email please make sure to add in CC the competent offices: [email protected] (for students with SLD) or [email protected] (for students with disability).
FIS/03 - PHYSICS OF MATTER - University credits: 6
Practicals: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Lessons: 32 hours
Shifts:
Professor(s)
Reception:
by e-mail appointment
Room A/5/C8 - 5th floor LITA building, Dipartimento di Fisica (via Celoria, 16 - 20133 Milano)