Applied Science

APSC1021Mechanics II4 ch (3L 1T)
Vector analysis and its application to the analysis of motion of particles and rigid bodies. Newton's three laws of motion. The dynamics of particle motion along straight and curved paths. Coriolis acceleration. The dynamic analysis of particles and rigid bodies executing general plane motion based on Newton's second law (F=ma), work and kinetic energy, linear and angular impulse, and linear and angular momentum. Rotation of rigid body about a fixed axis. Simple harmonic motion.


Prerequisites: (APSC 1011 and APSC 1015) or APSC 1013.


Co-requisite: MATH 1013 or permission of the instructor.