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402-0050-00L 4 Credits BSC D-MATL
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Physics I

Physik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Daniela Rupp
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:47:06

Abstract

The lecture covers the basics of classical mechanics.

Objective

The aim of this lecture is to become familiar with the central concepts of classical mechanics, to test and consolidate basic concepts and physical intuition, and to be able to describe and solve problems with applications from everyday life and technology with the tools learned.

Content

- Inertia, equations of motion, Newton's laws, forces and system boundaries - Energy, impulse, rocket launch - Central forces, celestial mechanics - Tidal/apparent forces, resting and accelerated reference systems - Rotational motion - Basic properties of deformable bodies - Vibrations and resonance phenomena, waves

Resources

Lecture Notes

A skript to the lecture is provided online.

Literature

Rainer Müller, Klassische Mechanik - vom Weitsprung zum Marsflug. De Gruyter 2015. Paul A. Tipler und Gene Mosca, Jenny Wagner (Hrsg.), Physik für Wissenschaftler und Ingenieure, Kapitel I, II, und III, Springer 2015.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 25 minutes

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Physik I
  • Thu 09:45-11:30 (HPH G 3)
2 h weekly
exercise Physik I
Die Übungen beginnen in der 2. Semesterwoche
  • Tue 12:15-14:00 (HG D 3.3)
  • Tue 12:15-14:00 (HG D 5.1)
  • Tue 12:15-14:00 (HG D 5.3)
  • Tue 12:15-14:00 (HG E 22)
2 h weekly

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