3.Laws of motion

Contents of the Module:

• Force and inertia

• Newton’s First law of motion; Momentum and applications.

• Newton’s Second Law of motion; Impulses, and applications.

• Newton’s Third Law of Motion; Law of conservation of linear momentum and applications.

• Equilibrium of concurrent forces

• Static and Kinetic friction

• laws of friction

• rolling friction

• Dynamics of uniform circular motion: centripetal force and its applications.

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Learning outcomes of this Module:

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Force and Inertia:

• Learning Outcome: Develop a foundational understanding of force and inertia.

• Application: Apply force and inertia concepts to analyze and solve problems related to object motion.

Newton’s First Law of Motion; Momentum and Applications:

• Learning Outcome: Master the application of Newton’s First Law for predicting and interpreting object motion.

• Application: Utilize Newton’s First Law to analyze and solve scenarios, demonstrating practical momentum understanding.

Newton’s Second Law of Motion; Impulses, and Applications:

• Learning Outcome: Attain proficiency in applying Newton’s Second Law for solving problems involving force, mass, and acceleration.

• Application: Calculate impulses and apply Newton’s Second Law to tackle dynamic motion problems.

Newton’s Third Law of Motion; Law of Conservation of Linear Momentum and Applications:

• Learning Outcome: Master the application of Newton’s Third Law and conservation of linear momentum.

• Application: Apply Newton’s Third Law and conservation of linear momentum to solve problems related to collisions and explosions.

Equilibrium of Concurrent Forces:

• Learning Outcome: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of equilibrium conditions for concurrent forces.

• Application: Apply equilibrium principles to solve problems involving concurrent forces in static scenarios.

Static and Kinetic Friction; Laws of Friction:

• Learning Outcome: Acquire a profound understanding of static and kinetic friction.

• Application: Apply friction laws to solve problems related to motion and equilibrium.

Rolling Friction:

• Learning Outcome: Develop proficiency in understanding and calculating rolling friction.

• Application: Apply rolling friction concepts to analyze and solve problems related to objects with rolling components in different motion scenarios.

Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion: Centripetal Force and Its Applications:

• Learning Outcome: Master the dynamics of uniform circular motion, particularly the role of centripetal force.

• Application: Apply centripetal force concepts to solve problems associated with circular motion.

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