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PHYS 310 - Mechanics of Particles


Credits: 4
A mathematical study of particles and systems of particles using Newton’s laws of motion and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics. Topics include forces, energy, and potential; gravitation and orbits; and momentum and collisions.

Prerequisite: PHYS 120  (or PHYS 102  with permission of the instructor), and PHYS 272  or MATH 280  (or concurrent registration in MATH 280 ).

Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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