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
Célia Maria Reis Henriques
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
Available soon
Evaluation method
Available soon
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