Fundamental Mechanics 2

Course title

310041R2

Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)

Program / Major	mDP	Goals
Environmental Systems and Urban Planning 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。

Purpose of class

Objects around us have finite size. To analyze the motion of such extended bodies, we aim to deepen our understanding of key physical quantities such as the center of mass and the moment of inertia, and to become able to solve the motion of rigid bodies using equations.

Course description

Fundamental Mechanics 2 builds on Fundamental Mechanics 1, which covers the dynamics of a single particle, and extends the study to systems of many particles and the motion of rigid bodies, followed by the dynamics of deformable bodies (elastic materials). The course also examines angular momentum as the physical quantity that characterizes rotational motion, as well as the torque that governs changes in angular momentum. In addition, it addresses apparent forces such as the centrifugal force and the Coriolis force. Through these topics, the aim is to develop an understanding of the fundamental properties of various types of motion and to cultivate a solid physical way of thinking.

Goals and objectives

To understand the concepts of angular momentum and torque, and to be able to apply them to concrete problems.
To understand the distinction between internal and external forces, and to derive the laws of motion for the center of mass and for rotation from the equations of motion for many‑particle systems together with Newton’s third law.
To describe and solve the motion of a rigid body using its equations of motion.

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Mini exam A	Mini exma B	Final exam	Report	Total.
1.	5%	10%	10%	10%	35%
2.	5%	10%	10%	5%	30%
3.	10%	10%	10%	5%	35%
4.					0%
Total.	20%	30%	30%	20%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

Assessment will be based on several components: a short online Check Test A, given almost every class session (20%); a classroom-based Check Test B, administered once every three to four sessions as a review of each unit (30%); written reports (20%); and a final in‑class examination (30%). A total achievement of 60% constitutes a passing grade, corresponding to a level at which students understand the fundamental material covered in the lectures and can solve the relevant problems. Details will be explained in the first class meeting. This course is offered in coordination with the Learning Support Center, and some students may be required to make use of its services.

Language

Japanese

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	How the course will be conducted Review of Fundamental Mechanics 1 and short quizzes Torque (moment of force)	Review Mechanics I as well as high‑school–level calculus and vectors.	90minutes
		Review the course material and complete Check Test A.	50minutes
		Review the problems you missed on the check test, and visit the Learning Support Center if needed.	50minutes
2.	Central forces and the conservation of angular momentum; Kepler’s laws.	Review of Lecture 1	60minutes
		Review the course material and complete Check Test A.	60minutes
		Review the problems you missed on the check test, and visit the Learning Support Center if needed.	70minutes
3.	The laws of rotational motion expressed in vector form.	Review of Lecture 2	60minutes
		Review the course material and complete Check Test A.	60minutes
		Review the problems you missed on the check test, and visit the Learning Support Center if needed.	70minutes
4.	System of particles	Review of Lecture 1-3	100minutes
4.	System of particles	Review the problems you missed on the check test, and visit the Learning Support Center if needed.	90minutes
5.	System of particles (cont.) Internal forces and external forces.	Review of Lecture 4	60minutes
		Review the course material and complete Check Test A.	60minutes
		Review the problems you missed on the check test, and visit the Learning Support Center if needed.	70minutes
6.	Kinetic energy and equations of motion for a system of particles, and the separation of translational and rotational motion about the center of mass.	Review of Lecture 5	60minutes
		Review the course material and complete Check Test A.	60minutes
		Review the problems you missed on the check test, and visit the Learning Support Center if needed.	70minutes
7.	Equations of motion for a rigid body and conditions for rigid‑body equilibrium.	Review of Lecture 4-6	100minutes
7.		Review the problems you missed on the check test, and visit the Learning Support Center if needed.	90minutes
8.	Angular momentum and kinetic energy of a rigid body, and the moment of inertia of a rigid body 1,2	Review of Lecture 7	60minutes
		Review the course material and complete Check Test A.	60minutes
		Review the problems you missed on the check test, and visit the Learning Support Center if needed.	70minutes
9.	The moment of inertia of a rigid body 3, the parallel‑axis theorem and the physical pendulum.	Review of Lecture 8	60minutes
		Review the course material and complete Check Test A.	60minutes
		Review the problems you missed on the check test, and visit the Learning Support Center if needed.	70minutes
10.	Planar motion of a rigid body.	Review of Lecture 7-9	100minutes
10.	Planar motion of a rigid body.	Review the problems you missed on the check test, and visit the Learning Support Center if needed.	90minutes
11.	Relative motion and fictitious forces 1.	Review of Lecture 10-11	60minutes
		Review the course material and complete Check Test A.	60minutes
		Review the problems you missed on the check test, and visit the Learning Support Center if needed.	70minutes
12.	Fictitious forces 1, Corioris force.	Review of Lecture 11	60minutes
		Review the course material and complete Check Test A.	60minutes
		Review the problems you missed on the check test, and visit the Learning Support Center if needed.	70minutes
13.	Mechanics of elastic bodies.	Review of Lecture 12	60minutes
		Review the course material and complete Check Test A.	60minutes
		Review the problems you missed on the check test, and visit the Learning Support Center if needed.	70minutes
14.	Summary and review test.	Review of Lecture 1-13	100minutes
14.	Summary and review test.	Solve again the review tests you have taken so far.	90minutes
Total.	-	-	2660minutes

Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.

ways of feedback	specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in/outside the class.	授業外のフィードバックはteamsで行う。

Textbooks and reference materials

Physics basic 5th version, Yasuo Hara, Gakujutsu Tosho SHuppan-sha, 2,400 yen + tax

Prerequisites

Office hours and How to contact professors for questions

i029683@shibaura-it.ac.jp

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More than one class is interactive

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