Physics 2D03 2007-2008 Term 1

Mechanics

 

Homepage: http://www.physics.mcmaster.ca/phys2d03

 

Instructor

Dr. Reza Nejat       ABB-235     X23632            nejat@physics.mcmaster.ca

 

Office hours: M, R: 13:30-14:20

                  T, W: 11:30-12:20

 

Introduction 

This course is a continuation of Physics 1D03 where you were introduced to the Physics of particles.  This course is a more sophisticated treatment of classical mechanics. We begin by studying the Newtonian mechanics of point particles. The course continues with the study of simple harmonic motion, non-inertial motion, motion of many particles and motion of rigid bodies. It also focuses on Lagrangian mechanics. 

                         

Required Text

 

“Introduction to Classical Mechanics”, custom Edition (1990), Atom P. Arya, Prentice Hall

 

Lectures:  

  • Monday, Wednesday:  10:30-11:20 in ABB/163;  Thursday: 14:30-15:20 in JHE/326H

                     

Announcement:  here. Look at this page more frequently.

 

Course Notes & Slides: Click here.

 

Assignments and Solution: Click here.

Ø      There will be about 8 assignments, three questions each.

Ø    Guidelines for the preparation of Physics Assignments.

Ø      Use cover sheet for each assignment.  

 

 

Test Dates:

Two 50-minute tests will be held in October and November during the lecture period. No Make UP!

 

  • Test 1: Thursday October 4th, at … during the regular class time. It will cover materials from chapters 1, 2 and 3. Location will be announced later.

New: Location: T29-101,  Time: 14:30–15:20

 

  • Test 2: Thursday November 8th, at … during the regular class time. It will cover materials from chapters 6, 11 and 12. Location will be announced later.

New: Location: MDCL-1105,  Time: 14:30–15:20

 

  • Final Exam:  For date and place check MUSS.

 

Teaching Assistants: 

 

Office hours: T, W 1:30-2:20,  or by setting a time through email.                        

 

  • Jack Kong,        ABB – 146,    X: 21291 ,   kongw@mcmaster.ca         

            Office hours: M, R 9:30-10:20,  or by setting a time through email.                        

 

 

Physics 2D03 TA’s Schedule:

  

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

08:30-09:20

 

 

 

 

 

09:30-10:20

Jack

 

 

Jack

 

10:30-11:20

 

 

 

 

 

11:30-12:20

 

 

 

 

 

12:30-13:20

 

 

 

 

 

13:30-14:20

 

Phil

Phil

 

 

14:30-15:20

 

 

 

 

 

15:30-16:20

 

 

 

 

 

16:30-17:20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topics Outline: 

 

Ø      Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics (from chapter 1) ( 1.1-1.6)

Ø      Motion in One dimension (from chapter 2) (2.1-2.7)

Ø      Harmonic Oscillators (from chapter 3) (3.1-3.9)

Ø      Motion in two and three dimensions (from chapters 5 & 6 ) (5.8-5.8, 6.1- 6.9)

Ø      Noninertial motion (from chapter 11) (11.1-11.4)

Ø      Lagrangian  and Hamiltonian Dynamics (from chapter 12) (12.1-12.9)

Ø      Motion of many particles (from chapter 8) (8.1-8.5, 8.7-8.10)

Ø      Motion of rigid bodies (from chapter 9) (9.1-9.8)

 

 

Marking Scheme:

We will follow the pattern of approximate weighting given below. However, we reserve the right to change the actual used and will inform you of any such changes.

 

 

Assignments (8)

10%

Tests (2)

30%

Exam

60%

Scientific Honesty:

Mechanics is not to be done in solitary confinement. Seeking help when you have difficulties and discussing Mechanics with your colleagues is encouraged but what you submit must be your work. Consult your instructor if there is any doubt about what is acceptable. In general, hints from others are permitted but not complete assignment solutions.

Academic dishonesty consists of misrepresentation by deception or by other fraudulent means and can result in serious consequences, e.g. the grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit with a notation on the transcript (notation reads “Grade of F assigned for academic dishonesty”), and/or suspension or expulsion from the University.

It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty. For information on the various kinds of academic dishonesty please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy, specifically Appendix 3, located at  http://www.mcmaster.ca/univsec/policy/AcademicIntegrity.pdf.

The following illustrates only three forms of academic dishonesty:

  1. Plagiarism, e.g. submission of work that is not one’s own or for which other credit has been obtained.
  2. Improper collaboration in group work. Although you work in the lab in groups, the laboratory reports are to be the result of individual efforts and not the result of teamwork.
  3. Copying or using unauthorized aids in tests and examinations.

 

 

Link to differential equation.  (It may help you to learn more.)

 

(NOTICE!) (It may help you):

ANOTHER VERY GOOD SOURCE FOR SECOND-ORDER DIFFRENTIAL EQUATIONS:  CHAPTER 17 (1124-1151) OF “CALCULUS”, FORTH EDITION, JAMES STEWART; AND CHAPTER 9 (622-626) for FIRST-ORDER LINEAR DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS.

 

 

Old Tests:     Test 1                      Test 1

 

Marks: Your marks (except the Final Exam mark) are available HERE                      

 

Reza Nejat, nejat@physics.mcmaster.ca   

 

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