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Mechanics, Kinematics, Fluids, Waves

PHYSICS 1200: Mechanics, Kinematics, Fluids, Waves

Algebra-based introduction to classical physics: Newtons laws, fluids, waves.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in Math 1120 or 1148, or Math Placement Level M. This course is available for EM credit. GE nat sci phys course. GE foundation natural sci course.
Credit Hours
5

Course Information

Required Textbook and Materials

1. Physics: Principles with Applications by Douglas C. Giancoli, 7th edition. (eText book comes with online Mastering Physics homework. Access code and Registration instructions are available on Carmen under Modules\Course Documents)

2. Lab manual: Each lab's pdf will be available on Carmen under lab assignments. 

Course Topics

  • 1-dimensional Kinematics 
  • 2-d Kinematics: Projectile Motion
  • Weight, Normal force, Tension
  • Free body diagrams
  • Friction Force
  • Incline motion
  • Circular Motion: Highway Curves and Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
  • Work and Energy 
  • Potential Energy
  • Conservation of Mechanical Energy
  • Energy Transformations
  • Power 
  • Momentum and Collisions in 1-d 
  • Torque and Statics
  • Statics Applications
  • Density
  • Pressure
  • Pascal's Principle 
  • Buoyancy
  • Archimedes’ Principle 
  • Fluids in Motion, Bernoulli’s Equation, Applications
  • Simple Harmonic Motion
  • Waves

Semester(s) Offered:

Autumn
Spring
Summer

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