Program Overview

Waves and Mechanics Module

The Waves and Mechanics module, coded as PH12005, is a comprehensive course that delves into the core physics of balance, fluids, and waves. This module is designed to explore mechanics, oscillations, and the behavior of sound, providing students with a deep understanding of the physical world.

Module Details

• Credits: 10
• Level: 1
• Semester: Semester 2
• School: School of Science and Engineering
• Discipline: Physics

Overview

This module explores the forces and vibrations that shape the physical world, from the balance of objects to the behavior of sound waves. It covers elasticity, fluid mechanics, and vibrations, including pendulums and spring systems. The module aims to provide students with the tools to understand the movement of matter, the behavior of fluids, and the energy carried by waves.

What You Will Learn

In this module, you will:

• Explore how forces create balance and how materials respond under stress
• Learn how fluids behave, including buoyancy, pressure, and flow
• Study how waves travel, reflect, interfere, and carry energy
• Discover the physics of sound, resonance, beats, and the Doppler effect

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Solve problems involving equilibrium, elasticity, and fluid flow
• Explain how mechanical and sound waves behave in different systems
• Use mathematical tools to describe wave motion and vibrations

Assignments / Assessment

• Coursework (50%)
• Final exam, 2 hours (50%)

Teaching Methods / Timetable

• Lectures: In-person classes covering core concepts with worked examples
• Workshops: Focused problem-solving sessions to apply what you've learned

Courses

This module is available on the following courses:

• Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons)
• Mathematics and Physics MSci (Hons)
• Mathematics and Astrophysics BSc (Hons)
• Physics MSci (Hons)
• Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons)
• Physics with Renewable Energy Science BSc (Hons)
• Physics BSc (Hons)
• Physics with Renewable Energy Science MSci (Hons)
• Business Economics with Marketing BSc (Hons)