Class General Physics

This course gives the student an overview of the different areas of physics as a scientific basis for the development of specific course subjects.

Units and Dimensions: Physical properties, measurement methods in Physics.

Dynamics: Newton's Laws; motion with constant acceleration, circular motion.

Energy: Work - Energy, conservative and non-conservative forces. potential energy. conservation of energy.

Many-body dynamics: Center of mass, momentum, conservation of energy for a particle system.

Ideal Gas: Equation of state; first Law of Thermodynamics; calorimetry.

Rigid Body: Moment of inertia and rotational energy; rotation; energy conservation; torque; statics.

Fluids: Hydrodynamics. bouyancy. equation of continuity. Bernoulli's equation; Poiseuille's Law; turbulent flow; elastic veins.
Electricity: Strenght of a power supply. potential, Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Laws.

Acoustic: Oscillations and Simple Harmonic Motion; progressive and standing waves, sound; Doppler effect.

Optics: Electromagnetic waves; speed of light; Huygens principle; Laws of reflection and refraction; lens and focal length; lens systems

In theoretical classes, content is exposed, with the active participation of students, seeking to create bridges between new and previous concepts. Problem situations are presented for which students are invited to analyze the concepts involved. In theoretical-practical classes, students analyze and solve problems involving concepts presented in classes. Students are encouraged to experiment with various problem solving strategies in the fields of Biology and Chemistry.

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