Level 3 PreU Diploma
in Mechanics
Level 3 PreU Diploma could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fees to first-year bachelor’s programs by SIMI and University Partners.
Level 3 PreU Diploma in Mechanics
The aim of this unit is for learners to investigate the motion of particles and objects under the influence of interacting forces. They will also learn about sources of energy and conservation of energy.
Could transfer 20 credits and full tuition fee to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) of SIMI Swiss and University Partners.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the motion of objects in mathematical terms.
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1.1 Explain the relationships between displacement, velocity and acceleration.
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1.2 Draw distance–time graphs from measurements and extract and interpret lines and slopes of distance–time graphs.
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1.3 Discuss Newton’s Three Laws of Motion with examples.
2. Understand energy changes in a system.
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2.1 Explain the ways energy is stored before and after such changes.
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2.2 Calculate the changes in energy involved when a system is changed by:
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heating
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work done by forces
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work done when a current flow
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2.3 Calculate the amount of energy associated with a moving object, a stretched spring and an object raised above ground level.
3. Understand energy transfer, forces and elasticity
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3.1 Calculate the energy transfer involved when work is done.
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3.2 Convert between newton-metres and joules.
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3.3 Give examples of the forces involved in stretching, bending or compressing an object.
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3.4 Describe the difference between elastic deformation and inelastic deformation caused by stretching forces.
Topics:
Understand the motion of objects in mathematical terms.
Course Coverage
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Relationships between displacement, velocity, and acceleration
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Distance is how far an object moves. Distance does not involve direction. Distance is a scalar quantity.
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Displacement includes both the distance an object moves, measured in a straight line from the start point to the finish point and the direction of that straight line. Displacement is a vector quantity.
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Displacement in terms of both the magnitude and direction.
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The velocity of an object is its speed in a given direction. Velocity is a vector quantity.
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Vector–scalar distinction as it applies to displacement, distance, velocity and speed.
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Qualitatively: motion in a circle involves constant speed but changing velocity.
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The acceleration of an object can be calculated from the gradient of a velocity-time graph.
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Estimate the magnitude of everyday accelerations.
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Draw distance–time graphs from measurements and extract and interpret lines and slopes of distance–time graphs, translating information between graphical and numerical form.
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Determine speed from a distance-time graph.
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Apply Newton’s First Law to explain the motion of objects moving with a uniform velocity and objects where the speed and/or direction changes.
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Apply Newton’s Second Law to estimate the speed, accelerations and forces involved in large accelerations for everyday road transport.
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Apply Newton’s Third Law to examples of equilibrium situations.
Understand energy changes in a system.
Course Coverage
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A system is an object or group of objects. There are changes in the way energy is stored when a system changes.
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Changes involved in the way energy is stored when a system changes, for common situations. For example:
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an object projected upwards
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a moving object hitting an obstacle
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an object accelerated by a constant force
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a vehicle slowing down
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bringing water to a boil in an electric kettle.
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Calculate the changes in energy involved when a system is changed by:
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heating
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work done by forces
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work done when a current flow
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The kinetic energy (K.E.) of a body is the energy a body has as a result of its motion. A body which is not moving will have zero kinetic energy, therefore.
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K.E. = ½ mv2
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Conservation of Energy
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If gravity is the only external force which does work on a body, then the total energy of the body will remain the same, a property known as the conservation of energy.
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Therefore, providing no work is done: Initial (PE + KE) = final (PE + KE)
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Power
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Power is the rate at which work is done (measured in watts (W)), in other words the work done per second.
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It turns out that: Power = Force × Velocity
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Calculate the amount of energy associated with a moving object, a stretched spring and an object raised above ground level.
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The kinetic energy of a moving object can be calculated using the equation: kinetic energy =0.5 ×mass × speed 2
Understand energy transfer, forces and elasticity.
Course Coverage
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The work done by a force on an object can be calculated using the equation: work done = force × distance (moved along the line of action of the force) W =Fs work done, W, in joules, J force, F, in newtons, N distance, s, in metres.
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One joule of work is done when a force of one newton causes a displacement of one metre.
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1 joule = 1 newton-metre
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Students should be able to describe the energy transfer involved when work is done.
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The extension of an elastic object, such as a spring, is directly proportional to the force applied, provided that the limit of proportionality is not exceeded.
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force =spring constant ×extension F=ke
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force, F, in newtons, N
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spring constant, k, in newtons per metre, N/m
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extension, e, in metres, m
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This relationship also applies to the compression of an elastic object, where ‘e’ would be the compression of the object.
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A force that stretches (or compresses) a spring does work, and elastic potential energy is stored in the spring. Provided the spring is not inelastically deformed, the work done on the spring and the elastic potential energy stored are equal.
Indicative reading list
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Hibbeler, R. (2016) Engineering Mechanics: statics and dynamics. 14th ed. Prentice Hall.
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Meriam, J. & Krasige, L. (2016) Engineering Mechanics: dynamics. 8th ed. John Wile.
Entry requirements
To enroll The Level 3 PreU Diploma, the learner must possess:
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Completion of full secondary education is required.
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Learners must be over 16 years old.
The SIMI Swiss reserves the highest decision-making power for admission whether to accept or not accept after a specific review of each candidate’s profile to ensure that they can comprehend and gain benefits when participating. For the fake university or diploma mills, University Partners shall not be accepted.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
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Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent.
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Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
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Or A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 51 or equivalent.
After graduating with Master Award, students receive all certified documents from the SIMI Swiss.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss).
- Hard copy certificate from the Swiss Information and Management Institute (SIMI Swiss) – Optional.
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from SIMI Swiss for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the program is accredited and recognized, students can easily use certified in the working environment and have many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, in case if you want to study for a SIMI degree or university partner degree, students can convert all credits and the full paid tuition fee when participating in the program University Partners.
The SIMI Swiss’ Master Award means:
SIMI Swiss Master Award is the award at the master level and is equivalent to:
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- Level 9 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Students can convert all credits and the full tuition fee when participating in the SIMI Swiss and/or University Partners academic programs if they want to study for an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
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