PHYS 101 - Physics I

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PHYSICS

Description:

Basic concepts of physics including kinematics, dynamics, work and energy concepts, fluids and solids. Applications of these concepts to different disciplines. Algebra based. Course Objectives (1) Convert units (2) Calculate magnitude and direction of a sum of vectors (3) Solve problems involving motion with constant acceleration (4) Solve problems by applying Newton's Laws of Motion and Gravitation (5) Recognize situations where conservation of momentum is applicable and use it there (6) Use Work-Energy Theorem to solve problems (7) Calculate velocity and acceleration in circular motion (8) Define and calculate tensile, shear, and bulk moduli of elasticity from the given data (9) Calculate period, frequency, amplitude, velocity, acceleration in simple harmonic motion given the appropriate data

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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