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Electromagnetism

Objectives

Theoretical lectures are designed toward the understanding of laws and concepts of Physics (Electromagnetism) and their application to the resolution of real problems. In laboratory classes, emphasis is given to the experimental methods of Physics, to metrology and scientific reporting.

General characterization

Code

12768

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Célia Maria Reis Henriques, Gregoire Marie Jean Bonfait

Hours

Weekly - 5

Total - 54

Teaching language

Português

Prerequisites

Vontade de aprender

Bibliography

1) Recommended textbook and the basis of the theoretical classes:

        Halliday''''''''s “Fundamentals of Physics”, Resnick and Walker,

2) Many applet-like animations and simulations that help to visualize and / or perceive phenomena linked to electromagnetism (and not only) are available on the Internet. See in particular:

https://phet.colorado.edu/pt/simulations/category/physics/electricity-magnets-and-circuits 

3) Other links may be indicated by teachers during the semester.

Teaching method

The curricular unit is divided into a theoretical component, a problem solving component and a practical part (Laboratory). The theoretical classes will be taught in two weekly sessions (1 h + 1h30) and the problem solving component in one weekly hour.

The practical classes, given in four sessions of two hours, are dedicated to highlight some processes related to electromagnetism with the objective of verifying phenomena and physical processes described in the theoretical classes. They are also used in the handling of "usual" apparatuses (Oscilloscope, multimeter, voltage sources ...).

The practical part is evaluated (30% of the final grade) based on the student''''''''s performance in class and a brief report delivered at the end of the class. The theoretical evaluation (concepts and resolution of exercises, 70% of the final grade) is evaluated with two tests or with final exam.

Evaluation method

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Subject matter

1. Electric charge
2. Electric Fields and Gaussian Law
3. Electrical potential
4. Electrical capacity
5. Current, resistance and Circuits
6. Magnetic fields
7. Magnetic fields due to currents
8. Induction and inductance
9. Introduction to AC circuits
10. Magnetism in Matter and Maxwell''s Equation