![]() ![]() Relations between rotational and translational quantities. Linear momentum and its conservation, impulse and momentum, collisions in one and two dimensions. _ Week-7 (02/15/11) Lecture-13,14 Chapter 9: Linear Momentum and Collisions (Secs. Elastic and gravitational potential energies, satellite motion and Bohr’s atomic model, escape velocity and Black holes. Work done by elastic (F = -kx), gravitational, and electrostatic forces introduced here (covered in greater detail in the next chapter) as examples of conservative forces, and frictional force as an example of non-conservative force. Conservative and non-conservative forces. Definition of work done by a force (field).Scalar product of two vectors. ![]() Friction force, more on F = ma, including circular motion. _ Week-4 (01/25/11) Lecture-7,8: Chapter 6 :Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newton’s Laws(Secs.1-3): L-Ch.6: 45 and Examples 6.3,6.4. ![]() Free body diagram, static equilibrium (F = 0), and particle under acceleration (F = ma). 1-8): L-Ch.5:36,61,69 Inertial and non-inertial frames, the three laws of motion. Introduce the concept of average and instantaneous velocity, and acceleration. An access code is required for online homework. Homework: All homework assignments are to be completed online. L: The lecture problems will be discussed during the lectures. These problems will be discussed in your weekly recitation. The course week starts with the Tuesday lecture. For details, please visit the website below) Course Website: NOTES: 1. (Note: There are several purchasing options for the textbook +access code for online homework. Jelena Maricic (, Disque-913) Textbooks: Physics for Scientists and Engineers: by Serway and Jewett, 8th Ed. PHYS-101 SYLLABUS WINTER 10/11 _ Course Directors: Prof. ![]()
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