Description

Theory
1

Laboratory
3

Instructors

João Neves Pinto

Contents

1. Measurement systems [5%]
1.1 International System of Units. Conversion of units. Scientific Notation
2. Cinematic [10%].
2.1 Displacement, velocity and speed. Acceleration
2.2 Motion with constant acceleration
2.3 Vector analysis
2.4 Projectiles
2.5 Circular motion
3. Newton's Laws [20%]
3.1 Force, mass and Newton's second law
3.2 Friction and drag forces
3.3 Newton law of graviational
4. Work and energy. Energy conservation [15%]
4.1 Work and kinetic energy
4.2 Work and energy Potential energy
4.3 Energy conservation
4.4 Mass and energy. Introduction
5. Systems of particles [15%]
5.1 Cinematics and dynamics of center of mass
5.2 Impulse and conservation of momentum
5.3 Rockets
6. Rotation cinematic [10%]
6.1 Relating linear and angular variables
7. Rotation dynamic
7.1 Rotacional inercia
7.2 Second law for rotation
7.3 Rolling
8. Angular momentum
8.1 Second law and angular momentum
8.2 Conservation of angular momentum
8.3 Gyroscope

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.
D. In laboratory activities, allow direct complementarity between theory and practice. Understand experimental uncertainty and methods for quantifying it. Understand scientific research. Encourage research and thus complement the objectives proposed by laboratory work.