Mechanics

General characterization

Prerequisites

High-school 11th grade level  knowledge on physics concepts.

High-school 12th grade level knowledge on mathematics.

Bibliography

Edição em Português (do Brasil) - Halliday, D., & Resnick, R. (1991). Fundamentos de Física (Vol. 1 & 2). Rio de Janeiro: LTC – Livros Técnicos e Científicos.

Qualquer outro Livro de Física Geral que aborde os temas do programa da disciplina ao nível do ensino universitário pode ser utilizado. 

Teaching method

1. The teaching method is based on a continuous student activity during the semester;
2. For the understanding of concepts and laws of Physics, a mixed approach, with both theory and experiment is followed (also some computation and simulation are introduced). In laboratory sessions, besides the demonstration and verification of Physics laws, emphasis is given to metrology;
3. Continuous involvement of the students (beyond lectures e laboratory sessions) through on-line self-evaluation quizzes on each chapter, through Moodle.

Evaluation method

In preparation

Subject matter

1. Classical Mechanics (Fisica I) contents are briefly:

Motion Along a Straight Line;
Motion in Two and Three Dimensions;
Force and Motion: Newton’s Laws, Friction and Drag Force;
Kinetic Energy And Work;
Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy;
Oscillations;
Centre of Mass and Linear Momentum;
Rotation;
Rolling, Torque, and Angular Momentum;
Equilibrium;
Introduction to Gravitation.

A more detailed syllabus can be found at Documentação de apoio, Outros, Planeamento de Mecanica.pdf

Programs

Programs where the course is taught: