PHYS 040A - General Physics

Institution:

University of California-Riverside

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Description:

Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): MATH 008B with a grade of "C-" or better or MATH009A with a grade of "C-" or better or MATH 09HAwith a grade of "C-" or better; MATH 009B or MATH09HB (MATH 009B or MATH 09HB may be taken concurrently). Designed for engineering and physical sciences students. Covers topics in classical mechanics including Newton's laws of motion in one, two, and three dimensions; friction; circular motion; work, energy, and conservation of energy; the dynamics of particle systems; collisions; rigid-body motion; torque; and angular momentum. Laboratories provide exercises illustrating the experimental foundations of physical principles and selected applications. Credit is awarded for only one of PHYS 002A or PHYS 040A.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCR.EDU

Phone Number:

(951) 827-1012

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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