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What is the maximum number of questions a candidate must answer from Section A?
What is the maximum number of questions a candidate must answer from Section A?
Which of the following topics is included in Unit I of the course?
Which of the following topics is included in Unit I of the course?
What is the total marks allocated for the Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA)?
What is the total marks allocated for the Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA)?
How many questions from each unit must be selected for the examination?
How many questions from each unit must be selected for the examination?
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Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in Unit I?
Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in Unit I?
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What is the duration of the examination for PHYSICS-DSC 1A: MECHANICS?
What is the duration of the examination for PHYSICS-DSC 1A: MECHANICS?
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Which type of force is associated with non-inertial frames according to the course outline?
Which type of force is associated with non-inertial frames according to the course outline?
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What is a compulsory section in the examination that covers all units?
What is a compulsory section in the examination that covers all units?
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Which statement correctly describes the relationship between eccentricity and energy in an orbital motion?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between eccentricity and energy in an orbital motion?
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Which of the following best defines the term 'reduced mass' in classical mechanics?
Which of the following best defines the term 'reduced mass' in classical mechanics?
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How does Newton's Law of Gravitation compare to the inverse square law?
How does Newton's Law of Gravitation compare to the inverse square law?
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Which principle explains the concept of the center of mass in a system of particles?
Which principle explains the concept of the center of mass in a system of particles?
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According to Kepler's laws, which of the following is true about planetary orbits?
According to Kepler's laws, which of the following is true about planetary orbits?
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Code: PHYS101 TH
- Course Name: PHYSICS-DSC 1A: MECHANICS
- Credits:
- Theory Lectures: 60
- Yearly Examination: 50 marks (3 hours)
- Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA): 30 marks
Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA)
- Based on midterm exam, class test/seminar/assignments/quiz and attendance
- Theory: Midterm Exam = 10 marks, Class Test/Seminar/Assignments/Quiz = 05 marks
Examination Instructions
- Question paper includes 5 sections: A (compulsory), B, C, D, and E
- Section A (compulsory) covers all units. Question 1 will be compulsory and have 7 sub-questions (2 marks each).
- Sections B, C, D, and E have 9 questions each. Choose 2 questions from each unit (9 marks each).
- Each question in B,C,D, and E requires 09 marks.
- Types of questions: Multiple Choice/Fill in the blanks/short answer type questions.
- Total questions to attempt = 5 (1 from each of sections B, C, D, and E)
- Exam duration is 3 hours.
Unit-I: Ordinary Differential Equations
- 1st order homogeneous differential equations.
- 2nd order homogeneous differential equations with constant coefficients (6 lectures)
Unit-II: Coordinate Systems and Motion
- Coordinate systems (Cartesian, Spherical)
- Motion of a particle, Volume, velocity, acceleration, Solid angle (6 lectures)
Unit-III: Space Time Symmetry and Conservation Laws
- Relationship between conservation laws and symmetries of space and time. (4 lectures)
Unit-IV: Frames of Reference
- Inertial frames of reference
- Galilean transformation
- Galilean invariance
- Non-inertial frames - Coriolis force and applications
- Foucault's pendulum (5 lectures)
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Test your knowledge on Mechanics in the PHYS101 course. This quiz includes multiple choice and short answer questions, covering all units studied. Prepare to tackle questions that reflect the structure of the upcoming examination.
