Mechanics: Statics and dynamicsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the nature of force
You know how to combine forces into a resultant
You can divide force into components
You can make a free body diagram to solve equilibrium
You can calculate forces acting on the components in mechanical systems
You can use dynamics to calculate the forces of moving objects

Content

How to solve problems with static and dynamic equations?
How do forces effect an object?
How do I join forces as a resultant?
How do I solve the force equlibrium using a free body diagram?
How do I calculate the center of gravity of an object?
How do forces act in different mechanical systems?
How to solve the forces of a moving object?

Evaluation

The student knows how to
Consistently use professional concepts
Look for information on key sources of information in the field
Outline task sets
Use key models, methods, software and techniques in your field