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PHYS 522 - Mechanics

Credits: 4

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.

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

Repeat for Credit
N

Requisites:
Prerequisite: PHYS 214.

Typically Offered
Spring

K-State 8
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning

K-State 8 Tag 2
Natural and Physical Sciences


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