4 credit(s) Newtonian mechanics of particles and systems of particles, including rigid bodies. Topics include vector analysis, potential theory, central forces, the two-body problem, collisions, oscillatory phenomena, moving reference frames. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of classical mechanics. Theory of small vibrations. Three hours of lecture and one three hour lab per week for one semester.
Prerequisite(s): (PHYS 110 or PHYS 130) and (MATH 260 - may be taken concurrently) Attribute: ARTS, PHYS