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 (three 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