Physics I

General characterization

Prerequisites

11th grade level  knowledge of physics concepts.

12th grade level knowledge of mathematics.

Bibliography

Halliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. (2005). Fundamentals of physics (7th ed.). New York: Wiley. (Chapters 1 to 15)

Any other Physics book which includes the program of study at an undergrad level.

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 .

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:
3.1On-line self-evaluation quizzes on each chapter, through Moodle

Evaluation method

For further information see at "Documentação de apoio - Outros" em "Fisica I_Metodos_Avaliacao_2021-2022.pdf".

Subject matter

-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;
-CENTER OF MASS AND LINEAR MOMENTUM;
-ROTATION;
-ROLLING, TORQUE, AND ANGULAR MOMENTUM;
-EQUILIBRIUM.

Programs

Programs where the course is taught: