Description

Theory
1

Laboratory
2

Instructors

António Pinto Alberto

Contents

1. Electricity and Matter (5%)
Notion of electric current. Electrical conduction in solids, liquids and gases. Conductors and insulators
2. Basic electrical variables (15%)
Effects of electric current. Electrical resistance. Voltage. electric power
3. Laws of electrical circuits (15%)
Ohm's law. Kirchhoff laws. Equivalent elements. Divider voltage and current
4. Energy sources (15%)
Sources of voltage and current. Ideal and real sources.
Efficiency of real sources.
5. General analytical methods (20%)
The mesh method. Superposition principle. Theorem Thevenin
6. Capacitors (20%)
Electric field notions. Capacity. Loading and unloading. Association of capacitors
7. Nonlinear circuits (10%)
 

Learning Outcomes

It is intended that students are able to analyze DC circuits, identifying and understanding the physical and the concepts involved, including: the concepts of resistance, emf, voltage drop, electrical power, capacitors, coils, and the most relevant aspects of the electric and magnetic field inherent in this understanding.

The theoretical instruction will be complemented by a laboratory component where students develop and implement experiments in accordance with the objectives to be achieved in each practical work.