ENGPHYS 2CD4 - Computational Mechanics: Dynamics

4 unit(s)

Dynamics topics including force, energy, and momentum, linear and angular motion, resonance and coupled oscillators, multiparticle systems, central field problems, non-inertial reference frames, planar mechanisms, generalized coordinates, and Lagrange’s equations. Course topics are explored both analytically and computationally.
Three lectures, one lab (two hours); first term
Prerequisite(s): PHYSICS 1D03 and credit or registration in MATH 2Z03. Registration in ENGPHYS 2P04 is recommended.
Antirequisite(s): MECHENG 2Q04, 2QA4, PHYSICS 2E03