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Listed in: Physics and Astronomy, as PHYS-116
Formerly listed as: PHYS-16
Moumita Dasgupta (Section 01)
Jonathan R. Friedman (Section 01)
The course will begin with a description of the motion of particles and introduce Newton’s dynamical laws and a number of important force laws. We will apply these laws to a wide range of problems to gain a better understanding of the laws and to demonstrate the generality of the framework. The important concepts of work, mechanical energy, and linear and angular momentum will be introduced and the unifying idea of conservation laws will be discussed. The study of mechanical waves permits a natural transition from the dynamics of particles to the dynamics of waves, including the interference of waves. Additional topics may include fluid mechanics and rotational dynamics. Three hours of lecture. Also one three-hour laboratory per week.
Requisite: MATH 111. Limited to 48 students. Fall semester: Professor Friedman. Spring semester: Professor TBA.
If Overenrolled: Preference will be given to students who are considering a major in Physics. After that, priority will be given by seniority.