SC/PHYS-2010 3.00:Classical-Mechanics

Course Description:

Newtonian mechanics of mass points and rigid bodies. Accelerated reference frames and rotational motion, centrifugal and Coriolis forces. Central force motion in celestial mechanics. Euler’s equations: precession and nutation in the gyroscope. Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.0 or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 2015 3.00 or equivalent. Corequisite: SC/MATH 2271 3.00. PRIOR TO FALL 2010: Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or equivalent; Corequisite: SC/MATH 2015 3.00.

Language of Instruction:

English

Term W     Section M Please click here to see availability. Section Director: Christopher Bergevin Type Day Start Time Duration Location Cat # Instructor Notes/Additional Fees LECT 01 M 14:30 90 W 14:30 90 Christopher Bergevin This course will be offered through remote/online delivery and can have synchronous sessions during the day and time noted. TUTR 01 F 9:30 60 E04X02 Christopher Bergevin This course will be offered through remote/online delivery and can have synchronous sessions during the day and time noted.

Course Material

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