PHY 443 - Classical Mechanics

Institution:

William Jewell College

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Description:

An intermediate course in classical mechanics. This course begins with a critical discussion of Newton's laws of motion. Other topics include conservative forces, the forced harmonic oscillator, complex number application to the solution of linear differential equations, Fourier Series applications, vector algebra, elements of vector analysis, integration and differentiation of vectors, motion under a central force, coupled harmonic oscillators, rotating coordinate systems, LaGrange's equations, and an introduction to tensors.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jewell.edu

Phone Number:

(816) 415-5979

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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