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Physics 230: Statics
Rationale:
Preparation for advanced courses in physics and engineering.
Course Topics:
Introductory materials; vector algebra; forces; torques or moments; applications to structures; distributed forces; integral techniques; moments of inertia friction.
There will be weekly assignments which will count for approximately 25% of the grade. Two written exams and a final examination will make up the remaining 75%. The attendance policy allows no more than four excused absences in one semester. After that, the penalty is one-third of a grade for every absence. Without a written excuse, students who fail to show up for exams will be given automatic failing grades.
Course Textbook:
Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Beers and Johnson, Fifth Edition McGraw Hill 1997
Outline:
- Introductory Materials
- Vectors and Vector Algebra
- Forces as Vectors; Torques (Moments as Axial Vectors)
- Equilibrium Conditions
- Distributed Forces
- Calculus Applications
- Friction
- Moments of Inertia
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