Mechanics
Objectives
Informative:
Learning the General Principles of Physics
Deepening knowledge of Mechanics
Learning correct physical terminology
Introduction to metrology (measurement, data treatment)
Familiarization with instrumentation
Training:
Development of Scientific Reasoning
Problem analysis and problem solving training
Link to concepts and instruments of other subjects such as Mathematics and Computing
General characterization
Code
10539
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Maria de Fátima Guerreiro da Silva Campos Raposo
Hours
Weekly - 6
Total - 84
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
High-school 11th grade level knowledge on physics concepts.
High-school 12th grade level knowledge on mathematics.
Bibliography
Recommended textbook:
- “Física” de M. Alonso e E. Finn, Tradução Portuguesa
Other recommended books:
- “Fundamentals of Physics” de Halliday, Resnick and Walker
- “Physics for Scientists and Engineers” Paul A. Tipler, W.H. Freeman and Company
Teaching method
- The teaching method is based on a continuous student activity during the semester;
- 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;
- Continuous involvement of the students (beyond lectures e laboratory sessions) through on-line self-evaluation quizzes on each chapter, through Moodle.
Evaluation method
Em preparação
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