Physics II

Fluent reading of the English language, essential for understanding the main bibliography of the UC.

Basic Concepts of Physics and Mathematics of secondary education.

Theoretical-practical classes based on the oral presentation of theoretical concepts and critical discussion of their application to the resolution of exercises.

Use of active learning methodologies in the classroom, using digital platforms.

A. Electrostatics

A.1. Understand and apply fundamental concepts of electrostatics, such as electrostatic interactions between electric charges, the influence of an electric field, and the creation of electric potential.

A.2. Determine and represent electric forces and electric fields vectorially, as well as calculate the electric potential for different charge configurations.

A.3. Solve problems involving capacitors connected in series and parallel, describing the effect of the dielectric.

A.4. Apply electrostatic principles to real-world situations, critically analyzing and evaluating electrostatic interactions.

B. Electrokinetics

B.1. Understand and apply fundamental concepts of electrokinetics, such as electric current, direct current (DC), electric power, and Joule’s effect.

B.2. Analyze DC electrical circuits by applying Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Laws to solve practical exercises, critically analyzing and evaluating the results obtained.

B.3. Apply electrokinetic principles in practical contexts, such as power distribution systems and electrical devices.

C. Electromagnetism

C.1. Understand and apply fundamental concepts of electromagnetism, including magnetic fields, magnetic force, electromagnetic induction, and alternating current (AC).

C.2. Determine and represent magnetic forces and magnetic fields vectorially in different configurations of moving electric charges.

C.3. Explain the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction, using Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law to predict and calculate induced voltages.

C.4. Understand and analyze AC electrical circuits by applying the concepts of capacitance, inductance, and impedance.

C.5. Apply electromagnetism and electromagnetic induction principles to real-world situations, such as the operation of motors and transformers.

D. Optics

D.1. Understand the nature of electromagnetic waves, their creation, and their propagation in space.

D.2. Identify the different ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum, their characteristics, and evaluate their importance in technological applications.

D.3. Determine the intensity of an electromagnetic wave and the energy density it carries.

D.4. Explain the phenomenon of light polarization, applying Malus’ Law and critically evaluating its application in optical devices.

E. Thermodynamics

E.1. Understand the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, such as temperature, heat, thermal capacity, specific heat, and energy transfer in systems.

E.2. Identify and describe heat transfer processes, determining the heat flux transferred in each process and its applications in physical and technological systems.

E.3. Solve practical cases involving temperature variation, heat exchange, and thermal machine efficiency, critically evaluating the results obtained.

E.4. Apply and relate concepts such as relative humidity, absolute humidity, and saturation point to everyday situations.

F. Radiation

F.1. Understand radiation emission processes, distinguishing the main types of radiation emission.

F.2. Apply the Law of Radioactive Decay to describe the transformation of unstable nuclei and determine the activity of a sample or the half-life of a radioactive isotope.

F.3. Understand radiation detection methods and protection strategies against radioactive exposure.

F.4. Discuss the importance of radiation applications in fields such as medicine and industry, critically evaluating the effects of radiation on matter and living organisms.

1. Electrostatics:

1.1. Electrical charge. Electrical force.

1.2. Electric field. Electric potential.

1.3. Capacitors.

2. Electrokinetics:

2.1. Electric current. Direct current. Ohm’s Law.

2.2. Resistors. DC generators

2.3. Kirchhoff’s laws: d.c. electrical circuits

2.4. Joule effect and electrical power.

3. Electromagnetism:

3.1. Magnetic field and magnetic force.

3.2. Electromagnetic induction. Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law.

3.3. Alternating current: capacitance, impedance, inductance, transformers, generators, RLC circuits, consumed power.

4. Optics:

4.1. Electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic spectrum.

4.2. Creation of an electromagnetic wave.

4.3. Energy and intensity of an electromagnetic wave.

4.4. Polarization of electromagnetic waves.

4.5. Optical phenomena related to the propagation of light.

5. Thermodynamics:

5.1. Temperature and heat.

5.2. Heat transfers.

5.3. Thermal properties of matter.

5.4. Laws of thermodynamics.

6. Radiation:

6.1. Radiation emission. Types of radiation.

6.2. Law of radioactive decay.

6.3. Radiation detection and applications.

Relevant information 1:

Whenever there are substantiated indications of irregularities or inconsistencies in the resolution of a test/exam or any other assessment component, the instructor responsible may require the student to provide additional clarifications, on a date to be defined, with the purpose of verifying authorship and understanding of the assessed contents. Unjustified failure to attend or inability to provide adequate explanations may result in the application of the regulations in force concerning irregular assessment situations.

Relevant information 2:

During assessment moments, the use of graphing scientific calculators or calculators with communication capabilities between devices is not permitted. Responsibility for ensuring the compliance of the equipment used lies with the student.

Continuous evaluation

Mandatory:

– a minimum attendance of 2/3 of TP classes;
– mandatory completion of the assessment components T1, T2 and T3.

Continuous assessment requires the completion of all assessment components. Failure to attend or withdrawal from any of the tests T1, T2 or T3 results in exclusion from the continuous assessment regime.

Four evaluation elements (rated from 0 to 20 values):

 A – Classroom In-person Participation (PP)

Activities carried out in class context, without prior notice, with multiple choice, T/F and open response questions, using digital platforms with a weight of 10%.

The activities developed will address various topics included in the program, and the score in this assessment element will be given depending on the number of activities carried out in the classroom versus the number of activities in which the student participated.

Note: The student absent from the class where an activity was carried out may be allowed to carry out the activity within a deadline, outside the classroom.

B - Test 1

Written test with multiple choice questions, T/F and open response with a weight of 30%.

Test 1 will evaluate the following program topics: electrostatics and electrokinetics.

 C - Test 2

Written test with multiple choice questions, T/F and open response with a weight of 30%.

Test 2 will evaluate the following program topics: electromagnetism and optics.

D - Test 3

Written test with multiple choice questions, T/F and open response with a weight of 30%.

Test 3 will assess the following program topics: thermodynamics and radiation.

Attention: The classification obtained in the various assessment elements is only valid during that academic year.

Classification:

The final rating (on a scale of 0 to 20) results from the weighted average of the four evaluation components mentioned above,

0,10xPP + 0,30xT1 + 0,30xT2 + 0,30xT3, rounded to two decimal places. The student is approved if the weighted average equals or exceeds 9.50.

Note: There is no minimum classification in the assessment elements (PP, T1, T2 and T3) to calculate the weighted average during the continuous assessment.

Exam assessment:

          1.      Students without 2/3 attendance in TP classes and/or with 2/3 attendance, but who did not participate in PP activities:

- Assessment with just one written test with a weight of 100%.

The student is approved if the classification equals or exceeds 9.50.

        2.      Students with 2/3 attendance in TP classes who participated in PP activities and who did not pass the Continuous Assessment:

        i)  Students who do not obtain approval through Continuous Assessment and who, simultaneously, have obtained a classification greater than or equal to 7.50 in at least one of the parts of this assessment, Test 1, Test 2 or Test 3, may choose to take only the parts in the Final Exam corresponding to the part of the Continuous Assessment in which they had a grade lower than 7.50 or for the overall completion of the exam (EG).

       ii)  Students who do not obtain approval through Continuous Assessment and who, simultaneously, have obtained a classification greater than or equal to 7.50 in the assessment elements Test 1, Test 2 and Test 3, may choose to take only one or two parts of the exam or by completing the exam overall (EG).

Classification:

The final rating (on a scale of 0 to 20) results from the weighted average of the evaluation components mentioned above,

0,10xPP + 0,30xT1 + 0,30xT2 + 0,30xT3, rounded to two decimal places, where the T1, T2 and/or T3 grades obtained by exam will be used in the formula.

Or

0,10xPP + 0,90xEG, rounded to two decimal places, where EG is the grade obtained by the overall exam.

The student is approved if the weighted average equals or exceeds 9.50.

Grade improvement exam:

- Assessment with just one written test with a weight of 100%.

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