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Title: PHY201-9, Classical Mechanics
Institution: University of South Africa, South Africa

Level:
Degree.

Description:
Vectors, kinematics, principles of mechanics, applications in particle dynamics, work and energy, variable mass problems, mechanical oscillations, orbits, non-linear dynamics, rotating frames of reference.

Assessment is by assignments and examination.

Prerequisite(s): PHY105 or APM111 (or at least 65% in PHY101), PHY103 and MAT101, 102, 103, or equivalent.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:

Bachelor of Science.


Languages:
English and Afrikaans

Media and methods employed: Printed text, audio cassettes, video cassettes.
Printed correspondence texts prepared by/for institution, tutorial support, audio/video cassettes, discussion classes, study groups, practical work.

Administrative information:
This course requires approximately 4 hours of study per week.

Classification:
070430 PHYSICS

Date: 17 January 1996 vmb
Source: 1996 Calendar - Book 6

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