ME 102 - Dynamics

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Point Park University

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Description:

The kinematics and kinetics associated with the simple or complex motion of particles and rigid bodies based upon the principles of the differential and integral calculus. Kinematics involves analysis and quantification of position, velocity and acceleration of the body. Kinetics involves applied force, momentum, potential and kinetic energy, impulse and moment of momentum. The course includes extensive coverage of ballistics, relative motion and central force field problems. Prerequisite: ME 101. Co-requisite: MATH 190. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Analyze accelerated rectilinear motion. (2) Analyze accelerated motion along curved paths. (3) Equate summations of forces or torques obtained from a system free body diagram with those obtained from inertial considerations. (4) Solve problems involving the exchange of potential and kinetic energy. (5) Quantify work. (6) Apply the principles of impulse and momentum. (7) Solve problems involving direct and oblique central impact. (8) Use the concept of moment of momentum to solve central force field problems.

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3.00

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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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