International Correspondence Schools, Zimbabwe, SADCC , Principles of Mechanics

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Title:

Principles of Mechanics

Institution:

International Correspondence Schools, Zimbabwe, SADCC

Level:

Training.

Description:

Matter, motion, rest and velocity, force, laws of motion, weight and mass, applications, momentum, motion in a curved path. Work, power and energy, introduction to friction, centre of gravity, equilibrium, the science of mechanics, composition of forces, resolution of forces, equilibrium of forces acting at a point. Moments and couples, centre of gravity of plane figures, centre of gravity of solids, equilibrium, definitions of single machines and levers. Mechanical advantage, velocity ration and efficiency, the mechanics of levers, compound levers, the pulley, wheel and axle, wheel trains, Weston's
differential pulley, definitions and practical cases, applications of the inclined plane. The wedge and screw, efficiency and power of screws, nature of friction, sliding friction, rolling friction.
Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning.

Languages:

English

Media and methods employed: Printed text.

Printed correspondence texts prepared by/for institution, tutorial support.

Administrative information:

Classification:

060230 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING
070430 PHYSICS

Date:

23 April 1993 bb
Source: 1993 ICS leaflet

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