MAT177a Introduction to Mechanics
3-3-0

Statics: equilibrium of bodies subject to many forces. Kinematics; rectilinear, plane, circular and simple harmonic motion. Dynamics: conservation of mechanical energy and momentum; place and circular motion of particles; rotation of macroscopic bodies. Elasticity: elastic moduli. Hydrostatics and hydrodynamics.

Prerequisite: CEGEP Physics 101 or PHY191/PHY081
Corequisite: Mathematics 106a

See physics 117a
Students may not take this course for credit if they have passed Physics 117a.