PHYS 330 - Intermediate Mechanics

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

A rigorous treatment of the formalism and methods of classical mechanics. kinematics and dynamics are treated in one, two, and three dimensions. Topics include vector algebra and coordinate system transformations, periodic motion in two and three dimensions, non-inertial reference frames, central force formalisms, coupled oscillations, and chaotic dynamics. Four hours of lecture and tutorial each week. Prerequisites: PHYS 205, 250. MATH 203 should be taken in the same term if not taken in a prior year. Four hours. Mr. Franz.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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