This course on Intro Mechanics aims to teach students the fundamental principles of matter and interactions, including concepts such as forces, momentum, energy, collisions, angular momentum, and entropy. Students will learn how to analyze and solve problems related to mechanics using tools like free body diagrams, angular frequency, velocity vectors, and momentum graphs. The teaching method includes lectures, worked examples, graphical analysis, and interactive VPython models. This course is intended for learners interested in gaining a strong foundation in mechanics and physics.
Overview
Syllabus
Cstrong 153: Matter and Interactions.
cstrong 153: Matter and Interactions, Chapter 2.
Ch 3 -153: Matter & Interactions, Fundamental Forces.
cstrong-153: Contact Forces, Matter and Interactions.
cstrong 153: Rate of change of Momentum. Matter & Interactions.
cstrong 153: The Energy Principle, Matter and Interactions.
Block 2 Review, Matter and Interactions.
ch7 153: Internal Energy - Matter and Interactions.
ch8 153: Quantization, Matter and Interactions.
ch9 153: Multiparticle Systems, Matter and Interactions.
cstrong0 153: Collisions, Matter and Interactions.
cstrong1 153: Angular Momentum, Matter and Interactions.
cstrong2 153: Entropy, Matter and Interactions.
Vector Boogie!.
Const. Acceleration Example.
Free Body Diagrams.
Angular Frequency vs. Angular Velocity....
Angular Momentum Example (updated, improved slightly)....
Rolling Motion: A worked out example....
Conservation Of Angular Momentum: An Example.
excel graph.
Worked Example: Rolling motion with friction I.
Worked Example: Rolling motion with friction II.
Worked Example: Measuring an Extrasolar Planet.
Where does v squared over r come from?.
Measuring the mass of the Earth with a Flying Pig.
Fit Drag vs Velocity models.
Working with velocity and momentum vectors..
Make a Graph from your VPython (glowscript) model..
Contact Forces + Curved Trajectory Examples.
K,U,K+U "curves".
TLO 2.2, graphing px, py vs t for constant net force.
Graphing position, velocity and momentum when Fnet=const.
Instantaneous Momentum Principle.
Change in position and momentum..
Point Particle System Example.
Curving motion: Banked road bed and speed.
MEMS Gyro Movie with VPython Model.
Angular Velocity/Frequency of a Binary Star system.
Taught by
Steve Spicklemire
