General Physics I

Recommended Prerequisites

Mathematical Analysis.

Teaching Methods

Expository teaching with constant reference to physical systems whose description can interest to students of mechanical engineering. The reference to situations of everyday life, that can be explained using the concepts of physics that are learned in the course, will be emphasized. The usefulness and importance of physics, as a structuring discipline in courses of sciences and technologies, will be illustrated.

Learning Outcomes

Recognize and use basic concepts and principles of physics, and use of appropriate methods and techniques in physics, applying them in situations and to systems with interest for mechanical engineering.

Recognize the importance of physical interpretation and explanation of phenomena in the area of engineering sciences, in particular, and science and technology, in general.

Prepare, process, interpret and communicate physical information using relevant bibliographical sources, speaking appropriately and the proper tools.

 - Competence in analysis and synthesis

 - Competence to solve problems

 - Competence in critical thinking

 - Competence in autonomous learning

 - Competence in applying theoretical knowledge in practice

 - Competence in organizing and planning

 - Competence in oral and written communication

 - Competence in information management

 - Adaptability to new situations

 - Creativity.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1 MECHANICS OF PARTICLES AND SYSTEMS

1.1 Kinematics

1.2 Newton's Laws

1.3 Work and kinetic energy

1.4 Conservative forces and potential energy

1.5 Conservation of energy

1.6 Systems of particles

1.7 Conservation of linear momentum

1.8 Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies

1.9 Conservation of angular momentum

2. FLUID MECHANICS

2.1 Notions and fundamental principles of fluid statics

2.2 Ideal fluid dynamics. Bernoulli's equation

2.3 Viscous fluids - Stokes's law

3. OSCILATIONS

3.1 Simple harmonic motion

3.2 Superposition of simple harmonic oscillations

3.3 Damped oscillations

3.4 Forced oscillations and resonance

4. MECHANICAL WAVES

4.1 Progressive and stationary waves

4.2 Superposition and interference

4.3 Reflection, refraction and absorption.

Head Lecturer(s)

José Ricardo Morais Silva Gonçalo

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

R. Resnick, D. Halliday, K.S. Krane, Física, LTC, Rio de Janeiro, 5ª edição (2003)

P.A. Tipler, G. Mosca, Física para Cientistas e Engenheiros, LTC, Rio de Janeiro, 6ª edição (2009)

H.D. Young, R.A. Freedman, University Physics, Pearson, Addison-Wesley, 11ª edição (2004)

R.A. Serway, R.J. Beichner, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Saunders College Publishing, 5ª edição (2000)