Listed in: Physics and Astronomy, as PHYS-116
Formerly listed as: PHYS-16
David S. Hall (Section 01)
David Hanneke (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 them and to demonstrate the generality of the framework. The important concepts of work, mechanical energy, and linear and angular momentum will be introduced. 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 and discussion and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Requisite: MATH 111. Fall semester: Professors Hall and Hanneke. Spring semester: Professors Friedman and Jagannathan.
If Overenrolled: Preference will be given to students who are considering a major in Physics. After that, priority will be given by seniority.
Section 01
M 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM MERR 1
W 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM MERR 1
F 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM MERR 1
Section 01
Th 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM MERR 200
Section 02
F 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM MERR 200
Section 03
Th 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM MERR 200
This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Physics | Addison Wesley | Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.