Description

Theory
2

Theory/Practice
2

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Paulo Fernandes

Contents

M1 - Classical Mechanics (55%):
1) Unit Systems and Dimensional Analysis.
2) Kinematics: position, sistance, velocity and acceleration; types of movement; relative motion).
3) Newton's laws: 1st, 2nd and 3t laws; mass, weight and gravity; free body diagram; balance; contact and friction forces.
4) Work, energy and power: conservative and non-conservative forces; principle of work-energy; Types of Energy and Mechanical Energy Conservation.

M2 - Oscillations and Waves (45%)
1) Oscillatory Motion: MHS (characteristics, force and energy); damped and forced oscillations; resonance.
2) Mechanical waves: characteristics and propagation; energy and power; sound waves, intensity and sound level; superposition of waves and beats; Doppler effect and Mack's number.

Learning Outcomes

Consolidate and deepen the concepts and principles of classical mechanics and introduce the fundamental concepts in the oscillatory motion and waves. Reinforce these skills through applications to the real world and encourage links between subjects.
Developing scientific thinking, including critical thinking and several skills to prepare students to deal with new issues involving its interpretation, mobilization of knowledge and its practical resolution.
Learning objectives are related to the development of skills in several areas: to know how these phenomena occur, what influences and how they can apply theoretical models in various specific situations; interpret reality, mobilizing the appropriate knowledge to solve physical situations .