PHY 113 - College Physics I & Lab

Institution:

Southern Maine Community College

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Description:

The first semester of a two semester series, this course represents a non calculus, but rigorously algebraic, approach to the analysis of the concepts and relationships of Mechanics: Kinematics in one and two dimensions, Dynamics and Newton's Laws of Motion, Friction Forces, Rotations and Uniform Circular Motion, Universal Gravitation, Torque and Static Equilibrium; Momentum and Angular Momentum, Kinetic and Potential Energy, Elastic Properties of Solids (Strength of Materials). Nuclear Energy and Special Relativity will be added if time permits. Emphasis will be placed on understanding natural phenomena and solving numerical problems in both the Metric (SI) and English (US) Systems of units. Weekly laboratory experiments help the student develop a feel for realistic measurements and meaningful calculations in Mechanics. Co requisite: MAT 125 (College Algebra and Trig) or equivalent.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smccME.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 741-5500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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