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PHYS 251 — Honours Classical Mechanics 1

Newton's laws, work energy, angular momentum. Harmonic oscillator, forced oscillations. Inertial forces, rotating frames. Central forces, centre of mass, planetary orbits, Kepler's laws.

  • Rating: 4.06 out of 5 from 324 student reviews
  • Difficulty: 4.18 out of 5
  • Credits: 3
  • Faculty: Faculty of Science
  • Department: Physics
  • Taught by: Adrian Liu
  • Prerequisite: CEGEP physics or PHYS 131.

Sections offered

  • Section 001 (Lec), Tue Thu 10:05-11:25 am — 125 seats open