L.EQ007 – Physics I

Objectives

The global aim is to teach the theoretical physical principles necessary to analyse mechanical problems and introduce the general principle of Physics and Engineering in real problem analysis through the use of logic and simplifications. The strategy to consolidate the knowledge of Physics will be based on the resolution of Engineering problems applying physical principles, trigonometry, vector algebra and calculus (differentiation and integration), crucial to the qualification of the future engineers. The specific aims are the learning of basic mechanical concepts, namely: force, momentum, mechanical equilibrium and conservation theorems(of energy, linear momentum and angular momentum). The students should get familiar with the application of vector algebra to statics, cinematics and dynamics.

Program

1. Introduction.
2. Vectors.
3. Motion along a straight line.
4. Motion in two and three dimensions.
5. Newton's laws of motion.
6. Static equilibrium and torque.
7. Applications of Newton´s laws.
8. Work and kinetic energy.
9. Potential energy and energy conservation.
10. Momentum, impulse, and collisions.
11. Rotation of rigid bodies.
12. Dynamics of rotational motion.

Bibliography

• Young, H. D. & Freedman, R. A. (2008). Fisica 1 : Mecânica . São Paulo, Brasil: Pearson Addison Wesley.
• Silvestre, A. J. & Teixeira, P. I. C. (2014). Mecânica : uma introdução. Lisboa, Portugal: Colibrí/Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa. ISBN: 9789896892951
• Sá, P. M. A. (2024). Mecânica Newtoniana: Apontamentos para Apoio ao Estudo. Porto, Portugal: Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto.

Additional Material

• Topics of Mechanics.