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    This document outlines the syllabus for the B. Sc I year Physics course at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam for the 2010-11 admitted batch. The theory paper covers Mechanics, Waves, and Oscillations over 4 units. Some key topics include vector analysis, mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, central forces, vibrations, vibrating strings, ultrasonics, and environmental physics. The practical paper involves experiments related to oscillations, springs, vibrating strings, viscosity, surface tension, and more. Reference books and textbooks are also listed.

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    Ambedkar University, Srikakulam


    B. Sc I year Physics Syllabus w.e.f 2010-11 Admitted Batch
    Theory Paper I: Mechanics and Waves and Oscillations
    Unit I
    1. Vector Analysis (10):

    30 hrs

    Scalar and vector fields, gradient of a scalar field and its physical significance.
    Divergence and curl of a vector field and related problems. Vector integration, line,
    surface and volume integrals. Stokes, Gauss and Greens theorems- simple applications.
    .
    2. Mechanics of Particles(10)
    Laws of motion, motion of variable mass system, motion of a rocket, multi-stage rocket,
    conservation of energy and momentum. Collisions in two and three dimensions, concept
    of impact parameter, scattering cross-section, Rutherford scattering
    3. Mechanics of rigid bodies(10)
    Definition of Rigid body, rotational kinematic relations, equation of motion for a rotating
    body, angular momentum and inertial tensor. Eulers equation, precession of a top,
    Gyroscope, precession of the equinoxes
    Unit II
    4 Mechanics of continuous media(8)

    30 hrs

    Elastic constants of isotropic solids and their relation, Poissons ratio and expression for
    Poissons ratio in terms of y, n, k. Classification of beams, types of bending, point load,
    distributed load, shearing force and bending moment, sign conventions, simple supported
    beam carrying a concentrated load at mid span, cantilever with an end load
    5

    Central forces(12)
    Central forces definition and examples, conservative nature of central forces,
    conservative force as a negative gradient of potential energy, equation of motion under a
    central force, gravitational potential and gravitational field, motion under inverse square
    law, derivation of Keplers laws, Coriolis force and its expressions.

    Environmental Physics(08)
    1. Environmental physics- Lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere- application
    part.
    2. Solar energy, wind energy, Hydro electric power, thermal energy

    Unit III
    7

    30 hrs

    Fundamentals of vibrations(12)
    Simple harmonic oscillator, and solution of the differential equation Physical
    characteristics of SHM, torsion pendulum, - measurements of rigidity modulus ,
    compound pendulum, measurement of g, combination of two mutually perpendicular
    simple harmonic vibrations of same frequency and different frequencies, Lissajous
    figures

    Damped and forced oscillations(12)


    Damped harmonic oscillator, solution of the differential equation of damped oscillator.
    Energy considerations, comparison with undamped harmonic oscillator, logarithmic
    decrement, relaxation time, quality factor, differential equation of forced oscillator and its
    solution, amplitude resonance, velocity resonance

    Complex vibrations(6)
    Fourier theorem and evaluation of the Fourier coefficients, analysis of periodic wave
    functions-square wave, triangular wave, saw-tooth wave

    Unit IV

    30 hrs

    10 Vibrations of bars(12)
    Longitudinal vibrations in bars- wave equation and its general solution. Special cases (i)
    bar fixed at both ends ii) bar fixed at the mid point iii) bar free at both ends iv) bar fixed
    at one end. Transverse vibrations in a bar- wave equation and its general solution.
    Boundary conditions, clamped free bar, free-free bar, bar supported at both ends, Tuning
    fork.
    11 Vibrating Strings (12)
    Transverse wave propagation along a stretched string, general solution of wave equation
    and its significance, modes of vibration of stretched string clamped at both ends,
    overtones, energy transport, transverse impedance
    12.

    Ultrasonics(6)

    Ultrasonics, properties of ultrasonic waves, production of ultrasonics by piezoelectric and


    magnetostriction methods, detection of ultrasonics, determination of wavelength of
    ultrasonic waves. Velocity of ultrasonics in liquids by Sears method. Applications of
    ultrasonic waves.
    NOTE: Problems should be solved at the end of every chapter of all units.

    Textbooks
    1. Berkeley Physics Course. Vol.1, Mechanics by C. Kittel, W. Knight, M.A. Ruderman - TataMcGraw hill Company Edition 2008.
    2. Fundamentals of Physics. Halliday/Resnick/Walker Wiley India Edition 2007.
    3. Waves and Oscillations. S. Badami, V. Balasubramanian and K. Rama Reddy Orient
    Longman.
    4. First Year Physics - Telugu Academy.
    5. Mechanics of Particles, Waves and Oscillations. Anwar Kamal, New Age International.
    6. College Physics-I. T. Bhimasankaram and G. Prasad. Himalaya Publishing House.
    7. Introduction to Physics for Scientists and Engineers. F.J. Ruche. McGraw Hill.
    8. Waves and Oscillations. N. Subramaniyam and Brijlal Vikas Publishing House Private
    Limited.
    Reference Books
    1. Fundamentals of Physics by Alan Giambattista et al Tata-McGraw Hill Company Edition,
    2008.
    2. University Physics by Young and Freeman, Pearson Education, Edition 2005.
    3. Sears and Zemanskys University Physics by Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman Pearson
    Education Eleventh Edition.
    4. An introduction to Mechanics by Daniel Kleppner & Robert Kolenkow. The McGraw Hill
    Companies.
    5. Mechanics. Hans & Puri. TMH Publications.
    6. Engineering Physics. R.K. Gaur & S.L. Gupta. Dhanpat Rai Publications.

    B.Sc I year Physics Practical Paper I

    90 hrs
    (3 hrs / week)

    1. Study of a compound pendulum determination of g and k.


    2. Study of damping of an oscillating disc in Air and Water logarithmic decrement.
    3. Study of Oscillations under Bifilar suspension.
    4. Study of oscillations of a mass under different combination of springs.
    5. Y by uniform Bending (or) Non-uniform Bending.
    6. Verification of Laws of a stretched string (Three Laws).
    7. Moment of Inertia of a fly wheel.
    8. Measurement of errors simple Pendulum.
    9. Determination of frequency of a Bar-Meldes experiment.
    10. n by torsion Pendulum.
    11. Observation of Lissajous figures from CRO.
    12. Study of flow of liquids through capillaries.
    13. Determination of Surface Tension of a liquid by different methods.
    14. Study of Viscosity of a fluid by different methods.
    15. Volume Resonator determination of frequency of a tuning fork.
    16. Velocity of Transverse wave along a stretched string.

    Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam


    B. Sc I year Physics Model Question Paper w.e.f 2010-11 Admitted Batch
    Theory Paper I: Mechanics and Waves and Oscillations

    4X15=60

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