Textbook: Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker, 5th ed., John Wiley & Sons, 1997
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Description:
This is the first of a three-term sequence in general physics for scientists and engineers. Topics in classical mechanics: vectors, motion in one dimension, circular motion, projectile motion, relative velocity and acceleration, Newton's laws, particle dynamics, work and energy, linear momentum, torque, angular momentum of a particle, simple harmonic motion, gravitation, planetary motion, pressure and density of fluids, and Archimedes' principle.
Course Topics:
motion in one, two, and three dimensions
vectors
circular motion
projectile motion
relative velocity and acceleration
Newton's laws
particle dynamics, systems of particles, center of mass
work and energy
linear momentum
torque and angular momentum
simple harmonic motion
gravitation and planetary motion
pressure and density of fluids, Archimedes' principle
Course Objectives:
The main objective of Physics 140 is to endow physics and engineering students with a qualitative understanding of and quantitative ability in Newtonian mechanics. A secondary objective is to enhance a student's ability to think critically and analytically and to work as a member of a team.
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