Physics 105a is the first semester of a one‐year introductory physics sequence that continues with Physics 106b in the spring or fall (for students who’ve already studied material equivalent to Physics 105). This course is oriented toward students considering majoring in the physical sciences, especially physics, astronomy or astrophysics, chemistry and mathematics.
Topics will cover Newtonian mechanics which includes equations of motion, in one, two and three dimensions using vector algebra; work-energy, energy conservation, momentum and collisions, rotation and angular momentum, gravity and orbits and static equilibrium; an introduction to oscillations; and waves and thermodynamics. Knowledge of calculus is assumed.
Topics will cover Newtonian mechanics which includes equations of motion, in one, two and three dimensions using vector algebra; work-energy, energy conservation, momentum and collisions, rotation and angular momentum, gravity and orbits and static equilibrium; an introduction to oscillations; and waves and thermodynamics. Knowledge of calculus is assumed.
- Teacher: Suzanne Amador Kane
- Teacher: Vianney Gimenez-Pinto
- Teacher: Islam Khan
- Teacher: Karen Masters
- Teacher: Kazi Tawhid-Al-Islam
- Teacher: Paul Thorman