Description

Theory
2

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Manuel Azevedo

Contents

1. Motion in one, two and three dimensions [15%].
Displacement, velocity and speed.
Acceleration
Motion with constant acceleration
Vector analysis
Position, velocity and acceleration
Projectiles
Circular motion
 

2. Newton's Laws [20%]
Newton's first law: law of inertia
Force, mass and Newton's second law
Forces of Nature
Newton's third law
Problems with more than two particles
Friction
Drag forces
 

3. Work and energy. Energy conservation [15%]
Work and kinetic energy
Scalar product
Work and energy in three dimensions. Potential energy
Conservation of mechanical energy
Energy conservation
Mass and energy
 

4. Systems of particles and conservation of linear momentum [20%].
Cinematics and dynamics of center of mass
Conservation of momentum
Kinetic energy
Collisions
Reference system of center of mass
 

5. Rotation [20%]
 

6. Angular momentum [10%].

Learning Outcomes

A. This unit aims to consolidate fundamental concepts and principles of classical mechanics: reinforce these concepts through applications in present technology. Identify the importance of physics in the interpretation and explanation of engineering sciences.
B . Develop the ability to reflect, analyse and apply knowledge to any physical problem in a simple and logical way. Emphasis is placed on the ability to manipulate concepts and solve problems.
C. Prepare, process, interpret physical information using bibliographic sources and simulation tools.
- Have a perception of the complementarity between theory and practice.