Chapter 1: Motion in one and two dimensions
Introduction
Linear motion
Forces
Newton’s laws of motion
Momentum and impulse
Work and energy
Projectile motion
Circular motion
Universal gravitation
Gravitational fi elds
Circular orbits of satellites
Weightlessness
Energy transfers
Glossary
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Chapter 2: Electronics and photonics
Introduction
Electric circuits
Voltage divider
Diodes
Voltage amplifiers
Photonic transducers
Light intensity modulation
Glossary
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Chapter 3: Detailed study 3.1 – Einstein’s special relativity
Galilean relativity
Relative motion
Newtonian relativity
The Michelson – Morley experiment
Enter Einstein and special relativity
Time, length and mass
The proof of time dilation
Mass – energy
Glossary
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Chapter 4: Detailed study 3.2 – Materials and their use in structures
Introduction
Forces in structures
Stress, strain and Young’s modulus
Force versus extension graphs
Stress versus strain graphs
Tensile and compressive strength of materials
Equilibrium conditions
Bridges
Glossary
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Chapter 5: Detailed study 3.3 – Further electronics
A.C. Voltages
Transformers
Multimeters
The cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO)
Diodes and capacitors
Rectifi cation
Voltage regulators
Glossary
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Chapter 6: Preparing for Examination 1
During the semester
Leading up to the examination
The night before the examination
Examination details
During the examination 1

Chapter 7: Solutions

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