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PHYS 143.52 Physical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity and Lab 6 credits

Open: Size: 24, Registered: 8, Waitlist: 0

Anderson Hall 223 / Anderson Hall 021

MTWTHF
12:30pm1:40pm1:00pm5:00pm12:30pm1:40pm1:10pm2:10pm
Synonym: 65148

Evan A Rich

This course begins with an introduction to classical mechanics using the Newtonian worldview. The kinematics and dynamics of some simple systems are investigated using Newton's laws, vector analysis, and the conservation laws of momentum and energy. The course moves beyond the Newtonian framework to address topics including special relativity and also selected applications to atomic, nuclear, and particle physics. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.

Prerequisite: Previous completion or concurrent registration in Mathematics 120 or 121. Not open to students who have completed Physics 131, 144, 145 or 151 at Carleton.

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Waitlist for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: PHYS 143.WL2 (Synonym 65149)

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