TPhy 160 - Space,Time,and Gravity

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SUNY at Albany

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Description:

A survey of the physical theories of space, time, motion, and the theory of gravity, from the early work of Galileo, through Newton's mechanics, and culminating in Einstein's special and general theories of relativity. Newton's universal law of gravitation: solar system, stars, and galaxies. Special relativity: space-time, time dilation, length contraction, E=mc2. General relativity: gravity as curved space-time, black holes, expanding universe, the Big Bang, dark matter, dark energy. Prerequisite(s): High school algebra and trigonometry. Co-Prerequisite(s): A Mat 112 or A Mat 118. Open to Honors College students only.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albany.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 442-3300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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