Physics I
Objectives
Informative:
Learning of the General Principles of Physics
Deepening the knowledge of Mechanics
Learning of Correct Physical Terminology
Introduction to Metrology (Measurement, Analysis of Results)
Familiarization with instrumentation
Formative:
Development of Scientific Reasoning
Analysis and problem solving technique training
Connection to concepts and instruments of other disciplines such as Mathematics and Computers
General characterization
Code
10349
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Jorge Alexandre Monteiro de Carvalho e Silva, Maria de Fátima Guerreiro da Silva Campos Raposo
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 63
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
11th grade level knowledge of physics concepts.
12th grade level knowledge of mathematics.
Bibliography
"University Physics", 14ª Ed., Hugh Young e Roger Freedman, Pearson/Addison Wesley, 2016
(accession number QC 21.3 Y)
Any other Physics book which includes the program of study at an undergraduated 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 .
3. In laboratory sessions, besides the demonstration and verification of Physics laws, emphasis is given to metrology.
4.Continuous involvement of the students (beyond lectures e laboratory sessions) through:
4.1On-line self-evaluation quizzes on each chapter, through Moodle
Evaluation method
Assessment
Evaluation in Physics I has 2 components: laboratory and theoretical-practical.
The marks are all rounded to the tenth, with the exception of the final note that is rounded to the unit.
Laboratory component
It consists of performing 5 mandatory laboratory work.
Exclusively for students who have never obtained attendance in Physics I.
The laboratory component mark, NLab, is the average of the grades for the 5 practical works.
Attendance
A student obtains a positive attendance if he/she did the 5 practical works and achieved the minimum rating of 10 values in the laboratory component.
Theoretical-practice component
It consists of 2 tests or an exam.
A student gets approval in this component if the testing or exam grade, NTE, is equal to or greater than 10.
Tests
They consist of 10 multiple-choice or fast-response questions (6 values) and 1 or more problems (4 values). The final note of the tests is the sum of the grades obtained in the 2 tests.
In multiple choice questions the wrong answers other than the first originate a penalty of 1/(n-1) where n is the number of response options.
Students can have with them during testing a form made by themselves, manuscript, on a page A4. This form can only contain equations and constants with their respective descriptions.
Exam
Only are admitted to the exam students who have obtained attendance.
The exam consists of 20 multiple-choice or fast-response questions (12 values) and by 2 or more problems (8 values).
In multiple choice questions the wrong answers beyond the first two originate a penalty of 1/(n-1) where n is the number of response options.
Students may have with them during the exam a form made by themselves, manuscript, on a A4 sheet (both pages). This form can only contain equations and constants with their respective descriptions.
Final Classification
1. For students without attendance or attendance obtained in 2023//24 or later: 30% NLab + 70% NTE
2. For students with attendance obtained on 2022/23 or before: 100% NTE.
Subject matter
Motion along a straight line
Motion in Two and Three Dimensions
Newton''s Laws of Motion
Applications of Newton Laws
Work and Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy and Energy Conservation
Linear Moment, Impulse and Collisions
Rotation of Rigid Bodies
Rotational Movement Dynamics
Equilibrium
Gravation
Periodic Movement