Physics

Objectives

It is expected that students understand the basic theoretical concepts of Dynamics, Statics, Hydrostatics, and Hydrodynamics, be capable of applying these concepts to solve simple problems, and develop the ability to conduct laboratory work, properly handling and analyzing the data obtained.

In this course, students should acquire autonomy and a sense of responsibility, develop study habits, critical thinking, teamwork, and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to research bibliographic sources and summarize that research in their own words. They should take notes in class, distinguishing between essential and non-essential information, prepare a report on an experimental activity with rigor, clarity, and conciseness, and effectively use graphical schemes, tables, and results, expressing any errors when possible.

Program

1. FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF CLASSICAL PHYSICS
1.1. Measurements and Units. Dimensional Analysis
1.2. Scalar and Vector Quantities. Vector Calculus
1.3. Kinematics / Concepts of Motion
1.4. Dynamics and Statics of Particles
1.5. Moments and Deformations
1.6. Energy, Work, and Power
1.7. Impulse and Momentum

2. FLUIDS
2.1. Concept of Fluid. Density and Pressure Concepts
2.2. Fluid Statics. Variation of Pressure with Depth
2.3. Fluid Dynamics. Ideal and Viscous Fluids
2.4. Law of Conservation of Mass. Flow Rate.
2.5. Bernoulli's Principle for Ideal Fluids. Applications
2.6. Flow of Viscous Fluids. Poiseuille's Law
2.7. Surface Tension of Liquids and the Phenomenon of Capillarity
2.8. Hemodynamics and Blood Pressure
2.9. Diffusion

3. LABORATORY PRACTICES
3.1. Projectile Motion
3.2. Newton's Laws
3.3. Principle of Conservation of Energy
3.4. Archimedes' Principle
3.5. Small-Scale Tidal Modeling

Teaching Methodologies

Theoretical Classes: Presentation of concepts and use of multimedia resources to illustrate the content.

Practical Classes and Laboratory Work Reports (PL): Conducting group laboratory experiments to apply theoretical concepts; preparation of reports.

Bibliography

Fundamentos de Física:
• Halliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. (2014). Fundamentals of Physics. Wiley.
• Serway, R. A., & Jewett, J. W. (2018). Physics for Scientists and Engineers. Cengage Learning.

Mecânica dos Fluidos:
• White, F. M. (2016). Fluid Mechanics. McGraw-Hill.
• Munson, B. R., Rothmayer, A. T., & Rosenberg, T. (2013). Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics. Wiley.

Hidrostática e Hidrodinâmica:
• Meyer, J. A. (2011). Hydrostatics and Hydrodynamics: A Practical Approach. Springer. Análise de Dados e Relatórios:
• Taylor, J. R. (1997). An Introduction to Error Analysis: The Study of Uncertainties in Physical Measurements. University Science Books.