The course covers the following learning outcomes and goals: understanding conservative forces such as gravity and spring forces, applying Newton's Laws in 1D and 2D scenarios, analyzing projectile motion and pendulum equations, and solving 3D multiple frame kinematic examples. The course teaches skills in single particle dynamics, including working with potential energy, applying Hooke's law, and solving simple harmonic oscillators. The teaching method involves worked examples and theoretical explanations. The intended audience for this course includes students and professionals interested in aerospace engineering, dynamics, mechanics, and physics.
Single Particle Dynamics - 1D and 2D Worked Examples
Overview
Syllabus
Conservative forces (forces from potential energy). Section 2.2 of Schaub and Junkins textbook (see below).
Newton's law of gravity.
Spring, Hooke's law.
1D examples of Newton’s Laws.
no force.
constant force.
position-dependent force, simple harmonic oscillator.
2D examples.
Projectile motion .
Pendulum equation of motion.
3D multiple frame kinematic example.
Taught by
Ross Dynamics Lab
