PHYS 15200 - Mechanics

Statics, uniform, and accelerated motion; Newton’s laws; circular motion; energy, momentum, and conservation principles; dynamics of rotation; gravitation and planetary motion; properties of matter; simple harmonic and wave motion; sound.

Preparation for Course
P: MA 16500, or MA 16600, or MA 26100, or MA 26600 with grade of C- or higher.

Cr. 5.
Hours
Class 4, Lab 2.
Notes
Indiana Core Transfer Library course along with PHYS 25100.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Learn the basic theories of mechanics and their application, including uniform and accelerated motion; Newton’s laws; circular motion; energy, momentum, and conservation principles; dynamics of rotation; gravitation and planetary motion; properties of matter; simple harmonic and wave motion.