Course Description

PC131 Mechanics F 0.5

Calculus-based course which introduces basic principles of physics. Detailed topics covered: one-dimensional motion; vectors; motion in two and three dimensions; force and motion; kinetic energy and work; potential energy; conservation of energy; collisions and momentum; rotational motion; simple harmonic motion; torque; angular momentum; and gravitation.

Prerequisite: OAC or Grade 12 U Physics.

Co-requisite: MA103 (or MA110*) or MA105.

Exclusion: PC100*, PC110*, PC141.

3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 2.5 lab hours

Official electronic version updated at 4:25 p.m. December 18, 2003

M. Watson, Editor Course Timetable