University of Lagos, Nigeria , MAT 307, Classical Mechanics II

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Title:

MAT 307, Classical Mechanics II

Institution:

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Level:

Degree.

Description:

Plane motion of rigid bodies: Euler's Theorem, Chasle's Theorem, Plane motion, moments of inertia, motion about a fixed axis, compound pendulum.
General Plane motion instantaneous Centres.
Principle of Virtual work Space motion of rigid bodies: Motion with one point fixed, Inertia tensor, Principal axes, kinetic energy of rotation, Euler's equation of motion, Euler's angles, motion of a top. Lagrange's theory: Generalized coordinates. Lagrange's equations for holonomic systems, some simple application.
Hamiltonian Theory: The Hamiltonian, Hamilton's equation, Hamilton's Principle, Canonical transformations. Hamilton's-Jacobi Theory.
Readings:
1. Chorlton: A Text Book of Dynamics (Van Nostrand).
2. Greenwood, D.T.: Classical Dynamics (Prentice-Hall).

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/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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