PHYS 461 - Mechanics

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PHYS - Physics

Description:

Advanced-level classical mechanics in three dimensions. Topics include 3-dimensional kinematics, solutions of the Newtonian equation of motion with drag, conservative forces and potential energies, work and energy theorems, central forces, inverse-square law and Kepler’s problem, damped and driven oscillations, Fourier analysis, and the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations. Lecture (four hours). Prerequisites: PHYS 212, MATH 215, MATH 310, MATH 314 and junior status. Odd fall.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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