Introduction to Physics II

Code:

F156

Acronym:

F156

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Physics

Instance: 2015/2016 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=655
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	64	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

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)
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
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.

Teaching will be done in a continuous way, both in lectures and in the remaining classes. This requires a commitment to a responsible attendance by students.

Subject´s presentation will be held in lectures.

Recitation classes are designed to review general concepts from lectures and to solve problems, in group, under instructor’s guidance.

In addition to face to face lectures, recitations and laboratory classes, didactic contents will be made available in Moodle Platform. Associated with this didactic contents, formative tests will also be available.

Particular emphasis will be given to motivate students to work throughout the semester. It is considered that learning implies dedicated work and attendance of all those interested in acquiring skills.

LABORATORY CLASSES:

- Students should prepare in advance for the laboratory work.

- Students should bring to class a logbook exclusively for recording and processing of experimental data and calculations of uncertainties.

- The teacher may check the contents of the logbook at any time.

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

Eligibility for exams

ATTENDANCE POLICY

A. Attendance at laboratory and recitation classes is mandatory. Failure to attend three-quarters of the provided recitations or laboratory classes result in a RFF grade (“reprovado por falta de frequência”). This rule does not apply to students who have obtained a waiver attendance.

B. Taking formative assessment tests is mandatory. A grade of RFF (“reprovado por falta de frequência”) should be awarded for those students failure three-quarters of the provided tests.

C. There is a minimum grade of 7 (seven) for L_AC (see “Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final”).

 

Waiver attendance at recitation and laboratory classes

A) Students who had a positive attendance (achievement) in the previous year 2014/15:

i) and had a positive grade in the L_AC component, may request waiver attendance for laboratory classes.

ii) may request waiver attendance for recitation classes.

iii) and don´t request a waiver attendance for recitation and laboratory classes should attend these classes. Failure of this requirement results in a RFF grade.

B) Worker students (first enrolment) may request a waiver attendance only for recitation classes.

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 – lecture and recitation exam grade

L_E – laboratory exam grade

L_AC – laboratory continuous grade

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

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

If 8.0 ≤ NF < 9.5 students may request an oral examination.

 

The final grade (NF) for laboratory waiver students is obtained by:

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

where

TTP_E – lecture and recitation exam grade

L_E – laboratory exam grade

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

If 8.0 ≤ NF < 9.5 students may request an oral examination.

Observations

Any omissions and/or questions regarding this form will be resolved by the course’s instructor.

The jury can demand that the student takes an additional written and/or oral examination.