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+ | [[basics| 1. Basic Principles]] | ||
+ | * [[ 1.1 Basic notions of mechanics ]] | ||
+ | * ** 1.2 Dimensional analysis ** | ||
+ | * [[ 1.3 Order-of-magnitude guesses ]] | ||
+ | * [[ 1.4 Problems ]] | ||
+ | * [[ 1.5 Further reading ]] | ||
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===== 1.2 Dimensional analysis ===== | ===== 1.2 Dimensional analysis ===== | ||
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The discussion of a more advanced formulation may appear as a homework problem later on on this course. | The discussion of a more advanced formulation may appear as a homework problem later on on this course. | ||
- | <WRAP box round> | + | <WRAP box round # |
A dynamics with $n$ parameters, | A dynamics with $n$ parameters, | ||
where the positions $\mathbf q$ and the parameters involve the three units meter, seconds and kilogram, | where the positions $\mathbf q$ and the parameters involve the three units meter, seconds and kilogram, | ||
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with $n-3$ parameters, | with $n-3$ parameters, | ||
where the positions $\boldsymbol\xi$, | where the positions $\boldsymbol\xi$, | ||
- | and parameters $\pi_j$ with $j \in \{ 1, \dots, n-1\}$ | + | and parameters $\pi_j$ with $j \in \{ 1, \dots, n-3\}$ |
are given solely by numbers. | are given solely by numbers. | ||
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** Oscillation period of a particle attached to a spring ** | ** Oscillation period of a particle attached to a spring ** | ||
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- | In a gravitational field with acceleration $g_{\text{Moon}}=1.6\text{m/ | + | In a gravitational field with acceleration $g_{\text{Moon}}=1.6\,\text{m/ |
- | a particle of mass $M=100\text{g}$ | + | a particle of mass $M=100\,\text{g}$ |
- | is hanging at a spring with spring constant $k=1.6\text{kg/ | + | is hanging at a spring with spring constant $k=1.6\,\text{kg/ |
It oscillates with period $T$ when it is slightly pulled downwards and released. | It oscillates with period $T$ when it is slightly pulled downwards and released. | ||
We describe the oscillation by the distance $x(t)$ from its rest position. | We describe the oscillation by the distance $x(t)$ from its rest position. | ||
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- | - Light travels with a speed of $c \approx 3 \times 10^{8}\, | + | - Light travels with a speed of $c \approx 3 \times 10^{8}\, |
- The period of the trajectory of the Earth around the Sun depends on $D$, on the mass $M = 2 \times 10^{30}\, | - The period of the trajectory of the Earth around the Sun depends on $D$, on the mass $M = 2 \times 10^{30}\, | ||
- Express your estimate in terms of years. | - Express your estimate in terms of years. |
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