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PHYS172: Modern Mechanics (PAST/FUTURE SEMESTER)

Offering:
Summer, Fall, Spring, Credits 4


Prerequisites:
Corequisite: MA 161.
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Description:
Introductory calculus-based physics course using fundamental interactions between atoms to describe Newtonian mechanics, conservation laws, energy quantization, entropy, the kinetic theory of gases, and related topics in mechanics and thermodynamics. Emphasis is on using only a few fundamental principles to describe physical phenomena extending from nuclei to galaxies. 3-D graphical simulations and numerical problem solving by computer are employed by the student from the very beginning.


Instructor(s):
IYER-BISWAS, SRIVIDYA | AUSTIN, ROBERT | LIANG, QI-YU (GRACE)


Email:
siyerbis@purdue.edu | austin97@purdue.edu | liang381@purdue.edu


Textbook(s) for Fall 2023

Title Author Edition ISBN Publisher Req/Opt Notes
iClicker Required
Matter and Interaction WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code Chabay and Sherwood 9781119552796 Wiley and Sons Required
Matter and Interaction WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes downloadable e-book) Loose-leaf ( Chabay and Sherwood 9781119679677 Wiley and Sons Required
Matter and Interaction WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) Loose-leaf Book Chabay and Sherwood 9781119552819 Wiley and Sons Required
Matter and Interactions WileyPLUS/Brightspace Access Code (Includes online e-book) Chabay and Sherwood 9781119679653 Wiley and Sons Required

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