PHY 205 - Intermediate Physics I

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Physics

Description:

Introductory study of the laws of mechanics governing the motion of objects acted upon by forces. Beginning weeks are spent on kinematics (the study of motion in terms of position, velocity and acceleration). Newton’s laws, which determine how forces generate motion, are studied next. Remainder of semester spent on direct applications of Newton’s laws. These include the description of motion in terms of energy, the description of collisions and a brief study of rotational dynamics. The very end of the course presents a brief introduction to some of the elementary concepts involved in the theories of Special and General Relativity. Vectors and differential calculus are both used in the course. Three periods lecture and two periods lab/week. Prerequisite: MAT211 (or equivalent course) may be taken concurrently.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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