PHYS 301
Classical Mechanics I
Spring 2000/2001 (002)
Instructor: Dr. A. Mekki e-address:
akmekki@kfupm.edu.sa
Office: 6-117 Telephone:
860-4292
Web
page:
users.kfupm.edu.sa/phys/akmekki
This is the first of two courses in (intermediate) classical mechanics. Topics covered include: Newtonian mechanics and motion of particles in 1, 2 and 3 dimensions, oscillations, gravitation, Lagrangian/ Hamiltonian dynamics and central-force motion.
Pre-requisite
Phys 201 & Math
201
Textbook
"Classical
Dynamics of Particles and Systems" by J.B. Marion & S.T. Thornton (4th
Edition, Saunders College Publishing, 1995).
Supplementary References:
K.R. Symon, Mechanics, Addison-Wesley. (on
reserve)
G.R. Fowles, Analytical Mechanics,
Holt-Rinehart and Winston. (on reserve)
C. Fox, An Introduction to Calculus of
Variations.
B. Hawkins and R. Jones, Classical Mechanics
Simulations.
S. Wolfram, Mathematica, a System for doing
Mathematics by Computer. (on reserve)
R. Zimmerman and F. Olness, Mathematica for
Physics.
Homeworks and Quizzes 20%
1st Major
Exam 20%
2nd Major
Exam 20%
Final Exam 40%
You are expected to use calculus as a tool for understanding the material and
solving problems. Techniques involving differential equations and vector
calculus will be used. I expect you to be familiar with the material of the
prerequisite courses (esp. math 201, 202,
260 and 280).
You will be requested to use Mathematica and
(possibly) Microsoft Excel at an elementary level.
You should read the appropriate sections (see
syllabus) from the textbook prior to
class.
There will be approximately 6 homework problem
sets. I do not mind students discussing the homework problems with each
other. However, cheating (e.g. copying) will not be tolerated.
Be sure to take good notes and do not delay time
between the lecture and your review of the notes.
Please ask questions and stop me whenever I go too
fast.
I will need your e-mail addresses so as
to efficiently communicate with you.
Read your e-mail! You should also check
information posted on the course web site.
Physics
301 Lecture Schedule
Spring 2001
(Term 002)
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Topics
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Chapter |
Sections |
Homework
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1 |
31 Jan. 03 Feb. 05 07 |
Coordinate transformation
and rotation Rotation and matrix
operations Scalars, vectors, scalar
product and rotation Vector product |
01 01 01 01 |
1-3 4-6 8-11 12 |
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2 |
10 Feb. 12 14 |
Differentiation of vectors Angular velocity The gradient operator |
01 01 01 |
13, 14 15 16 |
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Wednesday 14 Feb. 2001 - Last day for
dropping courses without permanent
record
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3 |
17 Feb. 19 21 |
Integration of vectors Newtons law and reference
frames The equation of motion of
a particle |
01 02 02 |
17 1-3 4 |
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4 |
24 Feb. 26 |
The equation of motion of
a particle Id al-Adha vacation (28 Feb.
11 March 2001) |
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5 |
12 Mar. 14 |
The equation of motion of a particle
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02 02 02 |
4 5 6 |
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6 |
17 Mar. 19 21 |
Review |
02 02 |
7 7,8 - |
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Saturday 24 Mar. 2001 First Major Exam (Chapters 1,
2)
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7 |
24 Mar. 26 28 |
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03 03 03 |
1, 2 3, 4 4, 5 |
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Wednesday 28 Mar. 2001 - Last day for dropping courses
with grade of "W"
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31 Mar. 02 Apr. 04 |
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03 03 03 |
5 6 6 |
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9 |
07 Apr. 09 11 |
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05 05 05 |
1, 2 2, 3 4 |
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10 |
14 Apr. 16 18 |
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06 06 06 |
1, 2 3 4, 5 |
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Wednesday 18 Apr. 2001 Last day for withdrawal from
all courses with grade of "W"
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21 Apr. 23 25 |
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06 06 06 |
6 7 - |
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28 Apr. 30 02 May |
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07 07 07 |
1-3 4 5 |
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Wednesday 02 May 2001 Second Major Exam (Chapters 3
6)
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13 |
05 May 07 09 |
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07 07 07 |
6, 7 8, 9 10 |
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14 |
12 May 14 16 |
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07 07 08 |
13 - 1-3 |
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19 May 21 23 26 |
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08 08 08 |
4 5,6 - - |
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May 2001
Final Exam (Chapters 1 8)
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Wish you a successful
semester. Dr. A. Mekki