Base Knowledge
Physics and Mathematics of secondary education.
Teaching Methodologies
Theoretical-practical classes based on the oral presentation of theoretical concepts and critical discussion of their application to the resolution of exercises.
Learning Results
It is intended that the student acquire skills in the following areas of Physics:
Electrostatics
Electrokinetics
Electromagnetism
Optics
Thermodynamics
Radiation
Program
Electrostatics, Electrokinetics and Electromagnetism:
Electric force and charge, electric field, and potential
Direct current: Ohm’s law, capacitors, resistors, generators
Kirchhoff’s Laws: electrical circuits in d.c.
Joule effect and electric power
Magnetic field and magnetic force
Electromagnetic induction. Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law
Alternating current: capacitance, impedance, inductance, transformers, generators, RLC circuits, consumed power
Electromagnetic waves: electromagnetic spectrum, creation of an electromagnetic wave, energy and intensity of an electromagnetic wave, polarization of electromagnetic waves
Thermodynamics:
Temperature and heat
Heat transfers
Thermal properties
Laws of thermodynamics
Radiation:
Radiation emission
Radioactive decay law
Radiation Detection and Applications
Curricular Unit Teachers
Grading Methods
- - Exam - 100.0%
- - Frequency - 75.0%
- - Mini Tests - 25.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
- UC support materials available on the InforEstudante platform (https://inforestudante.ipc.pt)
- Cutnell, J.D., Johnson, K.W., Young, D. & Stadler S. (2018). Physics, 11th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Wilson, J.D., Buffa, A.J. (2010). College Physics, 7th Edition. Pearson PLC.
- Halliday, D., Resnick, R. & Walker, J. (2018) Fundamentals of Physics: Extended, 11th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Tipler, P., Mosca, G. (2009). Física para Cientistas e Engenheiros – Vol. 1, Mecânica, Oscilações e Ondas, Termodinâmica. Livros Técnicos e Científicos.
- Tipler, P., Mosca, G. (2009). Física para Cientistas e Engenheiros – Vol. 2, Eletricidade & Magnetismo e Ótica. Livros Técnicos e Científicos.
- Bueche, F.J. & Hecht, E. (2001). Física 9ª edição. Mc Graw-Hill Inc.
Useful and interesting links:
Hyper Physics
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/
JAVA Applets
http://www.falstad.com/mathphysics.html
NIST
https://www.nist.gov/pml/fundamental-physical-constants