General Physics II

Recommended Prerequisites

General Physics I.  

Teaching Methods

Theoretical classes 

- expositive classes, aiming students participation

- practical demonstrations

- resolutions of problems

 Theoretical- Practical classes

- Consolidation of concepts

- Aid in the resolution of problems by the students.

Learning Outcomes

Physics is:
-the science that studies the behavior and structure of matter
-the compreensive knowledge that permits understand our world
-the key to understand what technology can provide us for everyday life
Outcomes:
- Recognize and use basic concepts oh Physics, putting emphasis in their relation to the study of systems with interest to geology. Analyze, synthesize and process information.
- Learn how to use the methodologies and techniques used in Physics, applying them in situations and systems with interest togeology.
- Recognize the importance of Physics in interpretation and explanation of phenomena in the area of science and technology in general.
- Prepare process, interpret and communicate physics information, using important bibliographic sources, adequate speech and appropriate tools.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1- OPTICS

Principles and laws of geometric optics.

Mirrors and lenses.

Wave nature of light; electromagnetic spectrum.

Interference, diffraction and polarization.

2- TERMODINAMICS

Temperature and zero law.

Ideal gas.

PV diagrams, heat, work, energy and first law.

Thermal capacities. Thermal machines and refrigerators. Second law.

Reversibility and entropy.

Thermal dilatation and heat transfer.

3- ELECTROMAGNETISM

Electrostatics. Coulomb and Gauss laws. Capacitors.

Direct current and circuits.

Magnetism. Biot-Savart law and Lorenz force.

Magnetic flux. Faraday law.

Magnetic induction. Lenz law.

Head Lecturer(s)

António Carlos Sena São Miguel Bento

Assessment Methods

Final evaluation
Exam: 100.0%

Continuous evaluation
Frequency: 100.0%

Bibliography

Física, Tipler e Mosca, 5ª edição.