L.EMAT012 – Physics II

Objectives

In this course you will learn the foundations of electromagnetism, the theory of circuits and Optics. You will also learn to use instruments for electric measurements and increase your experience in solving physics problems. After taking this course you should be able to describe the main electromagnetic phenomena, analyze direct-current and alternating-current circuits, and analyze optical instruments with lenses and mirrors.

Program

1. Direct-current circuits.
2. Magnetic force.
3. Computing the magnetic field.
4. Electromagnetic induction.
5. Geometrical optics.
6. Mechanical vibrations.
7. Mechanical waves.
8. Nature of light.
9. Electromagnetic waves.
10. Photons.

Bibliography

• Villate, J. E. & Martelo, L. M. (2025). Eletromagnetismo e Circuitos (2nd edit.). Porto, Portugal: Authors edition. ISBN: 9789727523177. DOI: 10.24840/978-972-752-317-7. Available (in Portuguese) On-line.
• Villate, J. E. & Martelo, L. M. (2025). Problemas resolvidos de Eletromagnetismo e Circuitos (2nd edit.). Porto, Portugal: Authors edition. ISBN: 9789727523184. DOI: 10.24840/978-972-752-318-4. Available (in Portuguese) On-line.
• Villate, J. E. & Martelo, L. M. (2025). Ótica e Ondas. Porto, Portugal: Authors edition. (In preparation).