Phys 310: Mechanics
Physics & Astronomy
This course is a study of the motion of systems of particles and rigid bodies in inertial and non-inertial reference frames, using the Newtonian, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of classical mechanics. Topics include harmonic motion, drag forces, conservative forces and energy, and the Coriolis and centrifugal forces.
3 Credits
Prerequisites
- Math 353: Elementary Differential Equations
- Phys 212 or Phys 303
Instruction Type(s)
- Lecture: Lecture for Phys 310
Subject Areas
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