L.EQ007 – Physics I

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering
Jaime E. Villate. University of Porto, Portugal

This course is conducted by professor Paulo Sá, who teaches the theoretical lectures. I collaborate with him giving recitation sessions. The official page is at: L.EQ007 – Physics I. I will publish here some additional material used in my recitation sessions.

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.

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