PHYS 220 - Mechanics

1. Use and convert physical quantities and measurements in the SI and USCS systems.
2. Correctly define vector and scalar quantities; compute vector components and resultants.
3. Analyze and calculate quantities for one and two dimensional motion.
4. Solve problems using Newton’s three laws of motion.
5. Solve problems using Newton’s law of gravity and describe planetary motion.
6. Describe and perform computations using the physical relationships of work and energy, momentum, angular momentum and conservation principles.
7. Perform computations in uniform circular motion, rotational dynamics, the motion of rigid bodies, and static equilibrium.
8. Solve problems using the elastic properties of matter and elastic moduli.
9. Solve problems in fluid mechanics.
10. Compute key parameters of periodic and simple harmonic motion.
11. Analyze and describe the properties of mechanical waves and sound.
12. Perform experiments to demonstrate scientific principles.
13. Recognize uncertainties in data and examine experimental errors.
14. Draw reasonable conclusions from quantitative data and communicate results to others.

• Measurement and Units
• Vectors
• Kinematics in one and two dimensions
• Newton’s Laws of Motion
• Gravitation and Planetary Motion
• Work and Energy
• Momentum and collisions
• Rotation of rigid bodies
• Dynamics of rotational motion
• Circular motion
• Static equilibrium
• Elasticity and Elastic Moduli
• Fluid mechanics
• Periodic motion
• Mechanical waves, wave Interference
• Sound
• LAB CONTENT: Laboratory experiments will be selected from the topics above.

 
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