| 1 |
Intro and vector definitions |
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| 2 |
Motion in cartesian and polar coordinates |
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| 3 |
Newton's laws and forces |
Problem set 1 due |
| 4 |
Application of Newton's laws I |
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| 5 |
Application of Newton's laws II |
Problem set 2 due |
| 6 |
Momentum |
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Exam 1 |
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| 7 |
Collisions I |
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| 8 |
Rocket motion |
Problem set 3 due |
| 9 |
Energy |
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| 10 |
Potential energy |
Problem set 4 due |
| 11 |
Energy conservation |
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| 12 |
Collisions II |
Problem set 5 due |
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Exam 2 |
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| 13 |
Fixed axis rotation |
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| 14 |
Moment of Inertia |
Problem set 6 due |
| 15 |
Rotational and translational motion |
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| 16 |
Rigid body motion |
Problem set 7 due |
| 17 |
Gyroscopic motion I |
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| 18 |
Gyroscopic motion II |
Problem set 8 due |
| 19 |
Cavendish experiment |
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Exam 3 |
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| 20 |
Moment of Inertia tensor |
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| 21 |
Euler's equations/accelerated reference frames |
Project due |
| 22 |
Accelerated and rotating reference frames |
Problem set 9 due |
| 23 |
Central force motion and Kepler's laws |
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| 24 |
Foundations of relativity |
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Final exam |
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