| Program / Major | mDP | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| IoT Course | DP-1・3・1 | 自然科学、情報技術に関する基礎的知識を理解し、利用できる。 |
Objects in the real world have finite dimensions. This course aims to deepen students’ understanding of important physical
quantities, such as the centre of mass and moment of inertia, and to enable them to formulate and solve the equations governing
the motion of rigid bodies.
Mechanics II builds on Mechanics I, which covers the mechanics of a single-particle system. The course progresses from the
motion of systems of particles and rigid bodies to the motion of deformable bodies, particularly elastic bodies.
Students will study angular momentum as a physical quantity used to describe rotational motion, as well as torque, which determines changes in angular momentum. The course also covers fictitious forces, including centrifugal and Coriolis forces. Through these topics, the course aims to help students understand the fundamental properties of various types of motion and develop a sound approach to physical reasoning.
The course consists of five in-person sessions—the first and final sessions and three sessions during the semester—and nine sessions delivered through a combination of live online and on-demand instruction.
In-class assessment tests will be conducted during each in-person session except the first. The assessment in the final session will be the final examination.
The detailed schedule of the in-person sessions other than the first and final sessions will be explained during the first class.
Students will study angular momentum as a physical quantity used to describe rotational motion, as well as torque, which determines changes in angular momentum. The course also covers fictitious forces, including centrifugal and Coriolis forces. Through these topics, the course aims to help students understand the fundamental properties of various types of motion and develop a sound approach to physical reasoning.
The course consists of five in-person sessions—the first and final sessions and three sessions during the semester—and nine sessions delivered through a combination of live online and on-demand instruction.
In-class assessment tests will be conducted during each in-person session except the first. The assessment in the final session will be the final examination.
The detailed schedule of the in-person sessions other than the first and final sessions will be explained during the first class.
- Students will be able to understand the concepts of angular momentum and torque and apply them to specific problems.
- Students will be able to distinguish between internal and external forces and derive the laws governing the motion of the centre of mass and rotational motion from the equations of motion for a system of particles and Newton’s third law of motion.
- Students will be able to formulate and solve the equations of motion for rigid bodies.
| Assessment Test A | Assessment Test B | Final Examination | report | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 3% | 10% | 13% | 7% | 33% |
| 2. | 4% | 10% | 14% | 6% | 34% |
| 3. | 3% | 10% | 13% | 7% | 33% |
| 4. | 0% | ||||
| Total. | 10% | 30% | 40% | 20% | - |
As a general rule, students will be assessed based on short online Assessment Tests A, which serve as homework and are given
in most classes (10%); in-class Assessment Tests B, which review each unit and are given approximately once every three or
four classes (30%); a report (20%); and an in-class final examination (40%).
A total score of 60% or higher is required to pass the course. This corresponds to a level at which students understand the fundamental material covered in the course and are able to solve related problems.
Further details will be provided during the first class.
This course is offered in cooperation with the Learning Support Centre, and some students may be required to use its services.
A total score of 60% or higher is required to pass the course. This corresponds to a level at which students understand the fundamental material covered in the course and are able to solve related problems.
Further details will be provided during the first class.
This course is offered in cooperation with the Learning Support Centre, and some students may be required to use its services.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Course organisation Review of Mechanics I and a short quiz Torque |
Students should review the material covered in Mechanics I. | 90minutes |
| Review the material covered in class and complete Assessment Test A. | 50minutes | ||
| Review any questions you were unable to answer correctly on the assessment tests and, if necessary, seek assistance from the Learning Support Centre. | 50minutes | ||
| 2. | Central forces and conservation of angular momentum; Kepler’s laws | Review of the first class | 60minutes |
| Review the material covered in class and complete Assessment Test A. | 60minutes | ||
| Review any questions you were unable to answer correctly on the assessment tests and, if necessary, seek assistance from the Learning Support Centre. | 60minutes | ||
| 3. | Vector formulation of the laws of rotational motion | Review of the 2nd class | 60minutes |
| Review the material covered in class and complete Assessment Test A. | 60minutes | ||
| Review any questions you were unable to answer correctly on the assessment tests and, if necessary, seek assistance from the Learning Support Centre. | 60minutes | ||
| 4. | System of particles | Review of the 1st~3rd class | 100minutes |
| Review any questions you were unable to answer correctly on the assessment tests and, if necessary, seek assistance from the Learning Support Centre. | 90minutes | ||
| 5. | Systems of particles (continued): internal and external forces | Review of the 4th class | 60minutes |
| Review the material covered in class and complete Assessment Test A. | 60minutes | ||
| Review any questions you were unable to answer correctly on the assessment tests and, if necessary, seek assistance from the Learning Support Centre. | 60minutes | ||
| 6. | Kinetic energy and equations of motion of a system of particles; separation of the motion into translation of the centre of mass and rotation about the centre of mass | Review of the 5th class | 60minutes |
| Review the material covered in class and complete Assessment Test A. | 60minutes | ||
| Review any questions you were unable to answer correctly on the assessment tests and, if necessary, seek assistance from the Learning Support Centre. | 60minutes | ||
| 7. | Equations of motion and equilibrium of rigid bodies | Review of the 4th~6th class | 100minutes |
| Review any questions you were unable to answer correctly on the assessment tests and, if necessary, seek assistance from the Learning Support Centre. | 90minutes | ||
| 8. | Angular momentum and kinetic energy of rigid bodies Moment of inertia of rigid bodies I and II |
Review of the 7th class | 60minutes |
| Review the material covered in class and complete Assessment Test A. | 60minutes | ||
| Review any questions you were unable to answer correctly on the assessment tests and, if necessary, seek assistance from the Learning Support Centre. | 60minutes | ||
| 9. | Moment of inertia of rigid bodies III The parallel-axis theorem The physical pendulum |
Review of the 8th class | 60minutes |
| Review the material covered in class and complete Assessment Test A. | 60minutes | ||
| Review any questions you were unable to answer correctly on the assessment tests and, if necessary, seek assistance from the Learning Support Centre. | 60minutes | ||
| 10. | Planar motion of rigid bodies | Review of the 7th~9th class | 100minutes |
| Review any questions you were unable to answer correctly on the assessment tests and, if necessary, seek assistance from the Learning Support Centre. | 90minutes | ||
| 11. | Relative motion and fictitious forces I | Review of the 10th class | 60minutes |
| Review the material covered in class and complete Assessment Test A. | 60minutes | ||
| Review any questions you were unable to answer correctly on the assessment tests and, if necessary, seek assistance from the Learning Support Centre. | 60minutes | ||
| 12. | Fictitious Forces II: Centrifugal and Coriolis Forces | Review of the 11th class | 60minutes |
| Review the material covered in class and complete Assessment Test A. | 60minutes | ||
| Review any questions you were unable to answer correctly on the assessment tests and, if necessary, seek assistance from the Learning Support Centre. | 60minutes | ||
| 13. | Mechanics of elastic bodies | Review of the 12th class | 60minutes |
| Review the material covered in class and complete Assessment Test A. | 60minutes | ||
| Review any questions you were unable to answer correctly on the assessment tests and, if necessary, seek assistance from the Learning Support Centre. | 60minutes | ||
| 14. | Course review, final examination, and feedback | Review of the 1t~12th class | |
| Retake the assessment tests completed so far. | |||
| Total. | - | - | 2380minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.) | Feedback outside class will be provided via Microsoft Teams. |
- Questions will be answered via Microsoft Teams. Please submit questions between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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