University of Lagos, Nigeria , PHS 201, Classical Mechanics I

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Title:

PHS 201, Classical Mechanics I

Institution:

University of Lagos, Nigeria

Level:

Degree.

Description:

Elements of vector methods:
Vector addition and multiplication - Scaler and vector products. Triple vector product. Vector differentiation and integration.
Newton's laws of motion:
Examples on motion in two dimensions - the projectile. Charged particle motion in electric and magnetic fields.

Conservation principles - momentum and energy. Escape velocity. Rocket ascent, Conservative forces and relation to potential. Gravitational potential.

Collision problems:
Elastic and inelastic collisions. Description in terms of centre of mass. Relation between scattering angles in laboratory frame and centre - of-mass frame.

Harmonic:
Motion for small displacements. Damped harmonic motion. Harmonic motion under periodic force. Q-factor.

Central orbits:
Kepler's inverse square case. Derivation of orbit equation, Energy in the orbit. Orbit dependence on eccentricity. Apsidal equation.
Effect of motion of centre of mass. The reduced mass.

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/Physics.

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

Date:

01 September 1992 bb
Source: COSIT Brochure

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