2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

PHYS 318 Analytical Mechanics

The motion of a particle and a system of particles as described by Newtonian mechanics are studied. Vector algebra and vector calculus are used. Velocity dependent forces, central forces, oscillatory motion, rigid body motion, and moving coordinate frames are typical topics.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Grade of C- or higher in MATH 217, MATH 218, and PHYS 220. PHYS 220 and PHYS 318 may be taken concurrently

Offered

Fall semester of even calendar years