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The document outlines the course structure for Classical Mechanics (phys3310) at Wollo University, detailing prerequisites and prior knowledge required. It includes topics such as coordinate systems, particle dynamics, oscillations, central field motion, and Lagrange's and Hamilton's formulation, along with their respective hours of instruction. Additionally, it lists recommended textbooks and references for the course.

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Couse Outline Phys3301

The document outlines the course structure for Classical Mechanics (phys3310) at Wollo University, detailing prerequisites and prior knowledge required. It includes topics such as coordinate systems, particle dynamics, oscillations, central field motion, and Lagrange's and Hamilton's formulation, along with their respective hours of instruction. Additionally, it lists recommended textbooks and references for the course.

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Wollo University, Collage of Natural Science, Department of Physics

Course out line for Classical Mechanics (phys3310)


Prerequisite: Mechanics (phys2001)
Prior knowledge: Basic Calculus and Algebra
resonance
1.Coordinate Systems (12 hrs) 3.6 Oscillations in electrical circuits
3.7 Rate of energy dissipation
1.1. Coordinate systems
4. Central Field Motion (7 hrs)
1.2. Orthogonal coordinates system 4.1 Conservative forces and potential

1.4. Coordinate transformation energy


4.2 Conservation of energy and
1.5. Gradient operator in cylindrical
angular momentum
and spherical coordinates
4.3 Equations of motion
1.6. Non-orthogonal base vectors 4.4 Orbits in central field 164

2. Particle Dynamics (6 hrs) 4.5 Planetary motion

2.1 Newton’s laws of motion 5. Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s

2.2 Motions under time and velocity Formulation (12 hrs)

dependent forces 5.1 Introduction

2.3 Motions under position 5.2 Holonomic constraints

dependent forces 5.3 Derivation of Lagrange’s

2.4 Concepts of work and energy equations of motion

2.5 Force as a function of position 5.4 Euler’s theorem and the kinetic

3. Oscillations (8 hrs) energy

3.1 Stable and unstable equilibrium 5.5 Conservation of linear

3.2 One-dimensional motion of a momentum

particle in a given potential field 5.6 Conservation of energy

3.3 Simple harmonic oscillations in 5.7 Conservation of angular

one and two dimensions momentum

3.4 Damped oscillations 5.8 Generalized velocities,

3.5 Forced oscillations and acceleration, and generalized

1
momenta 4th ed., 1995
5.9 Hamilton’s principle
2. Murrey R. Speigle, Schaum’s
5.10 Canonical equations of motion.
Outline series: Theory and problems
5.11 Cyclic coordinates.
of theatrical mechanics
7. Course Text Books and
References 3. Devid Morin, Introduction to

Course Textbook Classical Mechanics: with problems

1. Walter Hauser, Introduction to and solutions, Cambridge University

principles of mechanics, Addison Press, 2008.

Wesley, 1966. 4. R. Taylor, Calassical Mechanics,

2. Jery Marion, Classical Dynamics Universal Science, 2005.

of Particles and Systems, 1994. 5. H. Goldstein, Classical


References Mechanics, Addison Welsey 3rd ed.
1. Marion Thoronton, Classical
Dynamics of Particles and Systems,

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