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PH-111
BS

Introductory Mechanics and Waves

Theory: 3 Cr. Hrs Total: 3 Cr. Hrs
Objectives: Classical mechanics and wave motion: kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, linear and angular momentum conservation, harmonic oscillations, and wave phenomena.

Contents: 1. Introduction, Scientific notation, Significant figures, Units, Graphs. 2. Displacement, Velocity, Acceleration, Motion along a line, Constant acceleration, Free fall. 3. Vectors, Motion in a Plane. 4. Force, Newton's laws of motion, Gravitation, Contact forces. 5. Connected Objects, Tension, Applications, Uniform circular motion. 6. Orbits, Non-uniform circular motion, Artificial gravity, Kepler laws. 7. Energy, Work, Kinetic energy, Potential Energy, Work done by variable forces, Elastic potential energy. 8. Momentum, Momentum and impulse, Momentum conservation, Collisions. 9. Rotational kinetic energy, Torque, Work, Equilibrium, Newton 2nd Law, Rolling, Angular Momentum, Conservation of Angular Momentum. 10. Oscillations, Simple Harmonic Motion, Pendulum, Damped oscillations, Waves, Interference, Diffraction, Standing waves, Sound, Doppler effect.

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