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PHYS 522 - Mechanics


Principles of statistics and dynamics of systems of particles and rigid bodies. Topics include Newton’s laws for one particle, non-inertial reference frames, central forces, system of particles, rigid body statics and motion in a plane and in three dimensions, Lagrangian mechanics and Hamilton’s equations, oscillating systems and normal coordinates.

Credits: (4)

Note
Three hours of lec. and one hour rec. per week The recitation will focus on mathematical methods and techniques applied to problem solving.

Requisites
Pr.: PHYS 224.

When Offered
Spring


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