Description
This course begins with mechanics, including linear kinematics, Newton's laws, statics, work, power, conservation of energy, collisions, conservation of momentum, uniform circular motion and rotational dynamics. Mechanical properties of matter in the solid, liquid, and gaseous states are introduced. The study of wave motion includes transverse and longitudinal kinetic theory, thermal properties of matter and the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Laboratory exercises reinforce the concepts studied in class. Prerequisite: MAT 102 or placement.