Subject Code: PH1L301	Subject Name: Mechanics, Waves, and Oscillations	L-T-P: 3-0-0	Credit: 3
Pre-requisite(s): None
Mathematical Physics-I: Vector algebra, and homogeneous differential equations Mechanics: Newtonian mechanics, Momentum, and Angular momentum of a system, Torque acting on a system, Conservation of linear and angular momentum, Central force, Galilean transformations, Galilean invariance, Planetary motion, Kepler's laws, Rigid body motion, Moment of Inertia Tensor. Elasticity and Fluid motion: Hooke’s law, Elastic moduli, Poisson’s Ratio, Twisting a wire, Determination of Rigidity modulus, and moment of inertia. Idea of compressible and incompressible fluids, Equation of continuity; streamline and turbulent flow, Reynold’s number. Euler’s Equation. Bernoulli’s Theorem. Waves and Oscillations: Simple harmonic motion, Damped oscillations, Forced oscillations with harmonic forces, Coupled oscillators, Normal modes, Resonance, Transverse waves on a string, Linear superposition, Interference-beats, Fourier series, Sound waves in air, Doppler Effect. Text/Reference Books: Kittel C, Knight W D, Ruderman M A, Helmholz A C and Moyer B J, Mechanics, Berkeley Physics Course: Volume 1, 2nd Edition, 2011 JVector Analysis (2nd edition) by Murray R. Spiegel, 2009 The Physics of Vibrations and Waves by H. J. Pain, 6th edition, 2005