Description

Theory
1

Theory/Practice
2

Instructors

Carlos Vinhais

Contents

Cap. 1 - Electric Forces and Fields
- Properties and Quantification of Electrical Charge
- Coulomb's law; Superposition principle
- Electric Field and Field Lines
- Charge Distributions

Cap. 2 - Electric Flux and Potencial
- Electric Flux and Gauss's Law
- Potential, Potential difference and Potential energy
- Equipotentials
- Capacity and Capacitors

Cap. 3 - Electric Current
- Electric current, Microscopic model
- Electrical resistance, Ohm's Law
- Electrical Energy and Power
- Kirchhoff's laws
- RC Circuits

Cap. 4 - Magnetic Forces and Fields
- Magnetic force and magnetic field
- Biot-Savart's law
- Ampere's Law
- Flux of the magnetic field
- Magnetism in matter

Cap. 5 - Magnetic Induction
- Faraday's Law
- induced emfs and Lenz's Law
- Self-induction and Inductance
- RL Circuits
- Mutual Induction

Cap. 6 - Electromagnetic Waves
- Maxwell's equations
- Radiation and Electromagnetic Waves
- Energy, Momentum and Pressure of Radiation
- Electromagnetic Spectrum

Learning Outcomes

OB1: Explain and apply the fundamental concepts and principles of electromagnetism, including electric and magnetic fields and forces.

OB2: Analyse and solve problems involving electric charges, electric fields, and electric potential.

OB3: Analyse magnetic phenomena and apply magnetic field concepts to physical and engineering problems.

OB4: Apply the principles of electromagnetic induction and electromagnetic waves to explain physical phenomena and engineering applications.

OB5: Relate physical quantities and concepts to interpret electromagnetic phenomena in real-world situations.

OB6: Apply logical reasoning and problem-solving skills to analyse and solve physics problems in engineering contexts.