The purpose of this module is to first introduce fundamental principles of physical measurement and data analysis which are important throughout the course and to introduce the mechanical and thermal properties of solids, liquids and gases.

Physics and Measurement: standards of length, mass, and time. Matter and model building. Density and atomic mass. Quantities, variables and relationships, dimensions and dimensional analysis, scientific notation, orders of magnitude and their estimation, problem solving. Experimental error: accuracy and precision, systematic and random errors, combination and propagation of error, significant figures. Elementary statistical treatment of random errors: standard deviation and standard error, the standard and Gaussian distributions, the method of least squares. Static equilibrium and elasticity: the conditions for equilibrium. Elastic and thermal properties of solids: stress and strain, thermal expansion, Hooke's law, Young's modulus, shear modulus, bulk modulus. Fluid mechanics: pressure, variation of pressure with depth, pressure measurements. Buoyant forces and Archimedes' principle. Fluid dynamics: Bernoulli's equation, other applications of fluid dynamics. The kinetic theory of gases: molecular model of an ideal gas, non-ideal gases, equipartition of energy. Heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation.

- Define key concepts relating to measurement and properties of matter. - Explain the importance of measurement and errors in experiments. - Describe the physical basis for the observed properties of matter. - Derive relevant equations describing experimental error, and properties of matter. - Solve numerical problems, from information provided, on the topics covered.

Discuss the importance of measurement in properties of matter and a wider context.

- Perform experiments requiring precise measurement. - Use mechanical, optical and electronic apparatus for observation and measurement.

Students will learn via interactive lecture, laboratory, experiential tutorial and problem based private study.