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All readings refer to:
Kleppner, Daniel, and Robert J. Kolenkow. An Introduction to Mechanics. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 1973. ISBN: 9780070350489.
Course readings.
| WEEK # |
TOPICS |
READINGS |
| 1 |
Introduction |
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| 2 |
Kinematics |
Chapter 1 |
| 3 |
Newton's Laws |
Chapter 2 |
| 4 |
Dynamics |
Chapter 2 (con't) |
| 5 |
Exam 1 |
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| 6 |
Momentum |
Chapter 3 |
| 7 |
Work/Energy |
Chapter 4 |
| 8 |
Angular Momentum |
Chapter 6 |
| 9 |
Rigid Body Rotation |
Chapter 7 |
| 10 |
Exam 2 |
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| 11 |
Non-Inertial Frames |
Chapter 8 |
| 12 |
Central Force Motion |
Chapter 9 |
| 13 |
Review/Guest Lecture |
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| 14 |
Final Exam |
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