Class Physics II

The Physics 2 course broadens the scope of students' knowledge in the field of Physics, providing them with the necessary tools for the pursuit of their studies.

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1. Dimensional analysis 2. Oscillations: Simple harmonic motion, Damped oscillations, Forced oscillations 3. Continuous media: Mass distributions, Forces on surfaces, Elasticity modules 4. Wave mechanics: The wave equation, Wave equation solutions, Energy transport, Doppler effect, Wave interference 5. Fluid mechanics: Fundamental equation of hydrostatics, Continuity equation, Bernoulli equation, Poiseuille equation and viscosity 6. Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: the temperature, Zero Law of Thermodynamics, Heat transfer 7. First law of thermodynamics: State equations, Kinetic theory of gases, First law of thermodynamics, Molar specific heat, Adiabatic processes 8. Second law of thermodynamics: Thermodynamic machines, Second law of thermodynamics, The Carnot cycle, Variation of entropy, The Clausius inequality 9. Third law of thermodynamics: entropy and microstates, information

Notes from theoretical classes and the resolution of exercises are made available to students, in digital form. Computational methods are extensively used.

Fishbane, Paul; Gasiorowicz, Stephen; Thornton, Steve - Physics for Scientists and Engineers. 3ªedição. Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005. ISBN-13: 978-0131420946 Serway, Raymond A.; Jewett, John W. - Physics for Scientists and Engineers. 6ª edição. Thomson Brooks/Cole, 2004. ISBN 0534408427 Deus, Jorge Dias de; Peña, Teresa; Noronha, Ana; Brogueira, Pedro; Pimenta, Mário - Introdução à Física. 3ª Edição. Lisboa: Escolar Editora, 2014. ISBN 13: 9789725924402