Download Mechanics Course Code: Credit Units:05

Annexure ‘CD – 01’
FORMAT FOR COURSE CURRICULUM
Course Title: Mechanics
Course Code:
Credit Units:05
L
T
P/S
SW/F
W
3
1
1
-
TOTAL
CREDIT
UNITS
5
Course Objectives: The purpose of this course is to make familiar with fundamentals of mechanics and how do they function in solving problems.
Pre-requisites:
Student Learning Outcomes:
 In this course students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of fundamentals laws of mechanics and also learn the important laws of Mechanics such
as Newton’s Law, conservation of energy, elasticity, concept of central forces and important properties of liquids through interactive learning.
 Students will demonstrate the ability, to think critically and to use appropriate concepts to analyze qualitatively problems or situations involving the
application of the fundamental principles of physics to real world situations
 Students will analyze numerous examples of qualitative and quantitative solutions to real world problems that demonstrate the importance of the
material being learned and how it might be applied to real world situations
Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I Dynamics of particle
Newton’s laws of motion, Frame of reference, Dynamics of particle in rectilinear and circular motion, Conservation
of energy, linear and angular momentum, Collision in one and two dimensions, Cross section.
20
25
Module II Dynamics of rigid bodies
Rotational energy, Theorem of parallel and perpendicular axes (with proof), moment of inertia for simple bodies
(sphere, cylinder, disks), the combined translation and rotational motion of a rigid body on horizontal and inclined
planes..
Elasticity: Hook’s law, Relations between elastic constants, bending of Beams and Torsion of Cylinder, depression of
cantilever.
25
Module III Potential and Fields
Central forces, two particle central force problem, reduced mass, relative and centre of mass motion, Law of gravitation,
inertial and gravitational mass, Kepler’s laws, Deduction of Newton’s laws of Gravitation from Kepler’s Laws,
Motions of planets and satellites, geo-stationary satellites
30
Module IV Hydrodynamics
Properties of Liquids: Stream line motion, Bernouli theorem, velocity of efflux of liquid, Viscosity, critical velocity,
Reynolds number, Poiseuille’s equation, Stoke’s law and terminal velocity, , Surface tension and surface energy,
molecular interpretation of surface tension, Pressure over curved surfaces, capillarity, Jager’s method for surface
tension.
Pedagogy for Course Delivery:
The class will be taught using theory and conceptual method. The course is designed in such a way so that it covers all the latest topics and technology in this
ever-evolving industry. It puts strong emphasis on the fundamentals of mechanics.
Lab/ Practicals details, if applicable:
List of Experiments:
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To determine the Acceleration due to Gravity (g) using a compound pendulum.
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To determine the Acceleration due to Gravity (g) using a Kater’s pendulum.
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To determine the Moment of Inertia of a Flywheel.
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To determine the density of the material of a given wire with the help of a sonometer.
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To determine the frequency of an electrically maintained tuning fork by Melde’s method.
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To determine the Coefficient of Viscosity of water by Capillary Flow Method (Poiseuille’s method).
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To determine the surface tension of water by Capillary rise method.
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To determine the Young's Modulus of a Wire by Optical Lever Method.
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To determine the Modulus of Rigidity of a Wire by Maxwell’s needle.
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To determine the Elastic Constants of a Wire by Searle’s method.
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To determine Young’s Modulus of bending of a cantilever or a beam.
Assessment/ Examination Scheme:
Theory L/T (%)
Lab/Practical/Studio (%)
70
30
End Term Examination
100
Theory Assessment (L&T):
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
Components (Drop down)
End Term Examination
Mid Term Exam
Project
Viva
Attendance
10
10
5
5
Weightage (%)
70
Lab/ Practical/ Studio Assessment:
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
Components (Drop down
End Term Examination
Lab Record
Performance
Viva
Attendnace
10
10
5
5
70
Weightage (%)
Text & References:
 Mechanics and mathematical methods by R Murugeshan, S Chand & Co. Pvt. Ltd.,
 Dynamics by Naranamurthi, National Publishing Company, Chennai.
 Classical Mechanics by Gupta Kumar and Sharma,
 Classical Mechanics by B D Gupta and Sathya Prakash, Kedar Nath Ram Nath
 Mechanics by D S Mathur (S. Chand & Company Limited, 2000)
 Mechanics, .S. Hans, S.P. Puri
 Properties of Matter, D.S. Mathur