Introduction to Physics II

Code:

F156

Acronym:

F156

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2013/2014 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=254
Responsible unit:	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Environmental Sciences and Technology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:CTA	67	Plano de estudos de 2008 até 2015/16	1	-	7,5	70	202,5

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

F156 is an introductory physics course in general physics following F155.

Fundamental physical principles of mechanics of fluids, waves and oscillations, optics, kinetic theory of gases, thermal properties and processes are covered.

Learning outcomes and competences

On successful completion of the course students should be able to:

- understand basic concepts in hydrostatic and hydrodynamics, including viscosity;

- solve problems based on the application of the general principles of the physics of fluids;

- apply Archimedes’ Principle, Bernoulli equation, Poiseuille and Stokes laws;

- describe the laminar and turbulent flow with the Reynolds number;

- demonstrate a conceptual understanding and quantitative familiarity with the following topics: periodic waves, sound waves, the Doppler effect, waves in three dimensions, reflection, transmission, refraction, superposition of waves, waves encountering barriers, interference, standing waves, damped oscillations, driven oscillations and resonance.

- describe the main features of optical images, mirrors and lenses;

- understand the conceptual and quantitative foundations of kinetic theory of gases, equipartition theorem, heat capacity of solids, failure of the equipartition theorem, Maxwell-Boltzmann law, thermal expansion, van der Waals equation and phase diagrams;

- account for some fundamental properties of heat transfer, namely, conduction, convection, radiation and the Stefan-Boltzmann law;

- demonstrate basic experimental skills by the practice of setting up and conducting an experiment safely and efficiently and report verbally and in written language the results of the experiment;

- demonstrate basic communication skills by working in groups on laboratory experiments and by the discussion and interpretation of experimental data and errors analysis.

Working method

B-learning

Program

FLUID MECHANICS

Hydrostatic.
Hydrodynamics.
Viscosity.

 

WAVES AND OSCILLATIONS
Wave propagation.
Superposition and interference.
Damped oscillations.
Driven oscillations and resonance.

OPTICS
Reflection.
Refraction.
Mirrors.
Lenses.

KINETIC THEORY OF GASES
Equipartition of energy.
The function of Maxwell-Boltzmann of distribution of molecular velocities.
Mean free path.

THERMAL PROPERTIES AND PROCESSES
Thermal expansion.
The van der Waals equation and liquid-vapor isotherms

Phase diagrams.
Heat transfer.

Mandatory literature

Halliday/Resnick; Fundamentos de Física, vol 1, Mecânica, LTC, 2009
Halliday/Resnick; Fundamentos de Física, vol 2, Gravitação, Ondas e Termodinâmica, LTC, 2009
Resnick R., Halliday D., Walker J.; Fundamentals of Physics Extended, Wiley; 9 edition, 2010. ISBN: 0470469080
Tipler, P. and Mosca, G., ; Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6th Edition, W. H. Freeman and Company, 2008. ISBN: 0-7167-8964-7 (Extended, Chapters 1-41)
Sears/ Zemansky; Física I, (Mecânica), Addisson Wesley, 2003
Sears/Zemansky; Física II, (Termodinâmica e Ondas), Addisson Wesley, 2003
Young/Freedman; University Physics, 12 Edition, Addisson Wesley, 2006
Frank M. White; Mecânica dos Fluidos, 4ª edição, McGraw-Hill, 2002

Complementary Bibliography

J. Dias de Deus et all; Introdução à Física, McGraw-Hill, 2000
Alaor Chaves,; Física Básica: Gravitação, Fluidos, Ondas, Termodinâmica,, LTC, 2007
Ramalho, Nicolau e Toledo; Fundamentos da Física II : Termodinâmica, Optica, Ondas,, Modema, 2006
B.S. Massey; Mecânica dos Fluidos, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, 2002
L.A. Oliveira e A.G.Lopes; Mecânica dos Fluidos, ETEP, 2006

Teaching methods and learning activities

B-LEARNING.

keywords

Physical sciences > Physics > Acoustics
Physical sciences > Physics > Applied physics > Experimental physics
Physical sciences > Physics > Classical mechanics > Fluid dynamics
Physical sciences > Physics > Optics
Physical sciences > Physics > Thermodynamics > Applied thermodynamics

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	85,00
Trabalho laboratorial	15,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade (NF) for students attending laboratory classes is obtained by

 

NF=0.75*(TTP_E) + 0.10*(L_E) + 0.15*(L_AC)

 

where

TTP_E – theoretical and theoretical and practical exam grade

L_E – laboratory exam grade

L_AC – laboratory continuous grade

 

If the final grade value (NF) ≥ 9.5 then the student passes.

There is a minimum grade of 7(seven) for L_AC.

 

If NF≥ 8.0 students may request an oral examination.

 

The final grade (NF) for students dispensed from attending laboratory classes is obtained by:

 

NF=0.90*(TTP_E) + 0.10*(L_E)

 

where

TTP_E – theoretical and theoretical and practical exam grade

L_E – laboratory exam grade

 

If the final grade value (NF) ≥ 9.5 then the student passes. 

If NF≥ 8.0 students may request an oral examination.