Prerequisites
Differential and Integral Calculus I and II
Objectives
General: Quantitatively predict the consequences of a variety of physical phenomena with calculatory tools. Ensure advanced and thorough scientific training in a fundamental field of Physics, hence allowing for disciplinary or interdisciplinary approaches to innovation. Specific: Ability to understand and interconnect the concepts and basic principles of classical Mechanics and Waves, such as mass, energy, work, oscilations and waves, through an integrative perspective; ability to apply them to problem solving, particularly in what concerns their technological applications.
Program
1.Kinematics: position, velocity and acceleration vectors; rectilinear and circular motions. 2.Forces and frames: relative motion; inertia principle; conservation laws and space-time symmetries. 3.Work and energy: kinetic energy; conservative forces; potential and mechanical energies; energy conservation and time invariance. 4. Linear momentum: particle system and center of mass; conservation of linear momentum and translation invariance; collisions. 5. Angular momentum and torque: torque; equilibrium conditions. 6.Gravitation: Kepler's laws and central forces; conservation of angular momentum and space isotropy. 7. Rigid body: moment of inertia; static; translation and rotation; gyroscope. 8.Ocillations: simple harmonic, damped and forced; resonance. 9.Waves: sinusoidal and characteristic parameters; transverse and longitudinal, stationary (vibrating rope); plane and spherical waves; beats; Huyguens principle; reflection, refraction and dispersion; interference and diffraction.
Evaluation Methodology
50% continuous assessment by Mini-tests (exclusively during class hours) [If an appropriate number of graders and/or teaching assistants is available, oral presentations and/or solution discussions can be considered] 50% Exam
Cross-Competence Component
The CU promotes, through exposure to its themes and practical problem solving, the skills of Critical and innovative thinking [Problem solving strategies, Strategic thinking, Critical thinking, Creativity] as well as Intrapersonal skills [Intrinsic motivation, Productivity and time management]. Interpersonal skills in Written communication and Information literacy in document structuring may weigh up to 5% in written assessments.
Laboratorial Component
None
Programming and Computing Component
None
More information at: https://fenix.tecnico.ulisboa.pt/cursos/lerc/disciplina-curricular/845953938490001
