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Basic assumptions, molecular flux, equation of state for an ideal gas, principle of equipartition of energy, classical theory of specific heat capacity, intermolecular forces, Van der Walls equation of state, collision cross sections and mean free path, coefficient of viscosity and thermal conductivity. Diffusion. Applications of statistics to gases, Maxwell-Boltzman statistics, experimental verification of Maxwell-Boltzman speed distribution. Elasticity: Behaviour of elastic materials, Hooke's Law, stress tensor, strain tensor, uniform linear strains, Young's modules and Poisson's ratio. Tangential stresses and rigidity modules. Torsion of a bar. Shear waves in a rod. The bent bear. Geometrical moment of inertia, the cantilever. Buckling. Elementary Hydrostatics: Fluid pressure, equations of motion, steady flow, Bernoulli's theorem applications vortices. Viscosity, streamline flow. Poissenlle's formula. Rotating cylinder in viscous fluid, Reynolds number. Sphere falling through a liquid. Stoke's formula. Dielectric media and magnetic media. Assessment is by assignments and examination. Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included: Bachelor of Science Honours in Education/Physics. | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Date: | 01 September 1992 bb
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