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PHY 121: Physics I – Mechanics (Course Syllabus and Structure)

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Introduction to Units

Vectors, Scalars, & Displacement

Kinematics Equations

Vertical Motion and Free Fall

Intro to Projectile Motion: Horizontal Launch

Uniform Circular Motion

Intro to Relative Velocity

Newton's First & Second Laws

Types Of Forces & Free Body Diagrams

Forces & Kinematics

Vertical Forces & Acceleration

Newton's Third Law & Action-Reaction Pairs

Uniform Circular Motion

Introduction to Dot Product (Scalar Product)

Intro to Energy & Kinetic Energy

Intro to Calculating Work

Power

Intro to Conservation of Energy

Force & Potential Energy

Gravitational Potential Energy

Intro to Momentum

Intro to Impulse

Intro to Conservation of Momentum

Types of Collisions

Intro to Center of Mass

Rotational Position & Displacement

Rotational Velocity & Acceleration

Equations of Rotational Motion

Converting Between Linear & Rotational

Intro to Moment of Inertia

Intro to Rotational Kinetic Energy

Conservation of Energy with Rotation

Intro to Torque

Torque & Acceleration (Rotational Dynamics)

Intro to Angular Momentum

Conservation of Angular Momentum

More 2D Equilibrium Problems

Torque & Equilibrium

Center of Mass & Simple Balance

Intro to Simple Harmonic Motion (Horizontal Springs)

Simple Harmonic Motion of Pendulums