This course will present Newtonian kinematics and dynamics, with emphasis on one- and two-particle systems of continued importance in physics and astrophysics. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods, rigid-body dynamics and nonlinear mechanics are among the topics that will be discussed.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites: PHYS113 and PHYS213 or PHYS115
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