University of Lagos, Nigeria , MAT 104, Elements of Dynamics

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Title:

MAT 104, Elements of Dynamics

Institution:

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Level:

Degree.

Description:

Kinematics of particle: Speed and velocity, acceleration, distance time graph, velocity time graph, Newton's laws of motion, motion under constant acceleration.

Dynamics: Work, Energy and Power, work done by forces of a
conservative field.

Impulsive forces: Impact of elastic bodies, direct and oblique impacts.

Projectiles: Time of flight, range of a projectile, proof of the tract of a projectile is a parabola.

Range and time of flight of a projectile on an inclined plane. General treatment of motion of a particle in two dimensions.
Motion of a particle in resisting media involving simple integrations. Dynamics of a rigid body force in a place acting on a rigid body, moment of inertia; kinetic energy of rotating bodies.

Text books:
1. Green, S.L., Advanced Level Applied Mathematics.
2. Spiegel, M.R., Vector Analysis (Schaum's Outline Series). 3. Humphrey, D., Dynamics (Longman).
3. Humphrey, D., Statistics (Longman).

Assessment is by assignments and examination.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Science Honours in Education/Chemistry
Bachelor of Science Honours in Education/Physics
Bachelor of Science Honours in Education/Mathematics.

Languages:

English

Media and methods employed: Printed text, tV broadcast, radio broadcasts, face-to-face tutorials.

Printed correspondence texts prepared by institution, face-to-face tuition, radio, television via cable.

Administrative information:

This course is equivalent to 2 hours of instruction per week. It is a 1 semester course (15 weeks) and awards 2 units.

Classification:

070430 PHYSICS
070315 CALCULUS, ANALYSIS, DYNAMICS

Date:

01 September 1992 bb
Source: COSIT Brochure

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