2024-2025 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

PHYS 220 Mechanics I

Vector formulation of kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. Topics include Newton's laws, momentum, energy, moving coordinate systems, central force motion, and the harmonic oscillator.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PHYS 122 or PHYS 126, MATH 222 (may be taken concurrently).

General Education

Offered

  • Irregular