PHYS 107 - Mechanics

Institution:

Drew University

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Description:

A study of Newton's laws applied to the motion of particles and systems of particles. Forced and damped harmonic oscillators. Central-field motion, collisions, conservation laws, Lagrangian mechanics, and Hamilton's equations. Also rigid body dynamics and topics in computational physics. Meets: Four hours lecture. Prerequisite: PHYS 11, 12, and MATH 17. Offered spring semester in odd-numbered years.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.drew.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 408-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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