Physics I

Recommended Prerequisites

Vector calculus (differentiation and integration of Mathematics syllabus from secondary school level)

Teaching Methods

Lectures where a detailed description of the concepts, theories and theorems is provided. Some problems are also solved to illustrate the practical applications of the theory. Problem classes where the students solve practical problems with a teacher’s guidance.

Learning Outcomes

Objectives: learning the main concepts, principles and equations of Mechanics and wave phenomena; application of this knowledge to solving practical problems.

Competences: ability to understand a great diversity of phenomena in Chemical Engineering in terms of the theories that ultimately explain those phenomena. Basic preparation for more advanced courses.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Mechanics of a particle and of a system of particles

Newton’s laws; friction forces; conservative forces and potential energy; conservation of mechanical energy, conservation of energy in the presence of non-conservative forces; equilibrium applications; mechanical applications to biological systems; center of mass and conservation of momentum; angular momentum conservations; rigid body.

Oscillations

Simple harmonic motion (SHM);  sobreposition of two SHM; damped oscillations; forced oscillations and resonance

Waves

Stationary and progressive waves; longitudinal and transversal waves; reflection, refraction and absorption, sound waves and ultra-sound; Doppler effect

Head Lecturer(s)

Paulo Manuel Antunes Mendes Gordo

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Benson, H. , University Physics, John Wiley & Sons, Revised edition, New York, 1995.

Giancoli, D. C., Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, New York, 2000.

Halliday, D.; Resnick, R., Fundamentos de Física, Livros Técnicos e Científicos, Rio de Janeiro, 1985.

Halliday, D.; Resnick, R.;  Krane, K.S., Physics, 5th Ed.

Kane, J.W.; Sternheim, M.M., Physics, 3rd ed. John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1988.

Marion, J.B. ; Hornyak, W.F., General Physics with Bioscience Essays, John Wiley & Sons, 2nd Ed., New York, 1985.

Sears, F.; Zemansky, M.W.; Young, H.D., Física, 2ª ed., Livros Técnicos e Científicos, Rio de Janeiro, 1985.

Tipler, P.A., Física para cientistas e engenheiros, 3ª ed., Editora Guanabara Koogan, Rio de Janeiro, 1994.