Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10764/2011 - 30/08/2011
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP , Cód. 91844.
Lecturer
- Rosa Brígida Almeida Quadros Fernandes (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Algebra, analysis , elementary trigonometry and integral and differential vector calculus.
Objectives
Students are expected to familarize themselves with the fundamental laws of dynamics and be able to think rationally, applying it to concrete physical situations, obtaining , analyzing and understanding the various results and their validity limits.
Program
1 - Units, dimensions, dimensional analysis, trigonometry, elementary algebra and vector (taught simultaneously with other matters).
2 - Relativity of motion, speed, speed, kinetic energy, momentum, acceleration, force, momentum, power and labour. Law of universal attraction. Types of forces. Principle of superposition. Newton's Laws.
3 - Implementation of the 2nd Newton Law
Evaluation Methodology
Students engaged in ongoing assessment who solve an exercise per week and attend most classes will be able to take the intermediate test comprising all taught topics and to use the formulae.
Bibliography
- Almeida, M. e Costa, M. (2004). Fundamentos de Física. Coimbra: Almedina
- Alonso & Finn, .. (1972). Física um curso universitário. (Vol. I e II). .: Addison Wesley
- Hewitt, P. (2002). Física Conceitual. .: Bookman
Teaching Method
Students are encouraged to regularly study the course material (weekly homework), participate in class discussions and in group work. To avoid memory-based learning, they will be provided the necessary formulae.
Software used in class
Modellus , phet simulations , wolfram alpha , data acquisition software.
