Physics 190F - The Mechanical Universe

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Hamilton College

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Description:

The first semester of a sequence of physics courses for students interested in physical sciences, math or engineering. Normally the first course for students who plan to major or minor in physics. Introduction to principles governing the motion of a particle and of systems of particles. Kinematics and dynamics; energy, linear momentum, angular momentum and conservation laws. Introduction to the laws of special relativity. (Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning.) Prerequisite, Mathematics 113 (may be taken concurrently). Three hours of class and three hours of laboratory. Jones, Schreve.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hamilton.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 859-4011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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