Mechanics
Objectives
The objectives of the theoretical and exercise lectures are: 1) improve the understanding of the concepts associated to basic laws of mechanics; 2) use accurate scientific language; 3) formulate and solve, systematically, real word problems.
The objectives of laboratory lectures are: 1) acquire experimental skills in applied physics, with particular emphasis in mechanics; 2) acquire and process experimental data; 3) write scientific reports.
General characterization
Code
10539
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Ricardo Nuno Pereira Verga e Afonso Vigário
Hours
Weekly - 6
Total - 84
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
Available soon
Bibliography
Livro de texto recomendado:
- “Física” de M. Alonso e E. Finn, Tradução Portuguesa
Outros livros aconselhados:
- “Fundamentals of Physics” de Halliday, Resnick and Walker
- “Physics for Scientists and Engineers” Paul A. Tipler, W.H. Freeman and Company
Teaching method
The course is organized in lectures where the theory is presented, problem-solving sessions where problems are discussed with the instructor, and laboratory sessions.
Evaluation method
Available soon
Subject matter
1. Introduction
2. Measurements and units
3. Vectors
4. Kinematics
5. Relative Motion
6. Dynamics of a Particle
7. Work and Energy
8. Dynamics of a System of Particles
9. Dynamics of a Rigid Body
10. Special Relativity