Course will make extensive use of geometry, algebra and trigonometry and simple integration and differentiation. Prior knowledge of introductory calculus (simple integration and differentiation) is required. First semester of a three-course sequence for students planning to major in physics, other physical sciences, and engineering. Motion in one and two dimensions; Newton's laws; work and energy; conservation of energy; systems of particles; rotations; oscillations; gravity; thermodynamics.In addition to four 3-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory every week and one two-hour workshop per week is required. Laboratory and workshop registration is done at the time of the course registration. Students should register for the PHYS 081 lab.
For SUMMERÂ - Lecture will be Online, while Lab will be In-person.
U of R Students - You have the choice to take the in-person lab component (PHYS 081) in the summer semester or the next fall semester. You need to register for the lab component either way.
This course is offered in Spring and Summer session (A-6). Prerequisites:PHY 099; MTH 161 and MTH 162 (MTH 162 may be taken concurrently). EAS 101, 102, 103, 104,105 or 108 can be accepted in place of PHY 099.