Fundamentals of Physics (PHYS 200) Yale
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A thorough introduction to the principles and methods of physics for students who have good preparation in physics and mathematics. Emphasis on problem solving and quantitative reasoning. Fall-term topics include Newtonian mechanics, special relativity,
gravitation, thermodynamics, and waves. Spring-term topics include electromagnetism, geometrical and physical optics, and elements of quantum mechanics.
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Language: English
Professors: Michael Williams
Units: 24
Lesson content
- 1. Course Introduction and Newtonian Mechanics
- Lec 2. Vectors in Multiple Dimensions
- Lec 3. Newton's Laws of Motion
- Lec 4. Newton's Laws (cont.) and Inclined Planes
- Lec 5. Work-Energy Theorem and Law of Conservation of Energy
- Lec 6. Law of Conservation of Energy in Higher Dimensions
- Lec 7. Kepler's Laws
- Lec 8. Dynamics of Multiple-Body System and Law of
- Lec 9. Rotations, Part I: Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
- Lec 10. Rotations, Part II: Parallel Axis Theorem
- Lec 11. Torque
- Lec 12. Introduction to Relativity
- Lec 13. Lorentz Transformation
- Lec 14. Introduction to the Four-Vector
- Lec 15. Four-Vector in Relativity
- Lec 16. The Taylor Series and Other Mathematical Concepts
- Lec 17. Simple Harmonic Motion
- Lec 18. Simple Harmonic Motion (cont.) and Introduction to Waves
- Lec 19. Waves
- Lec 20. Fluid Dynamics and Statics and Bernoulli's Equation
- Lec 21. Thermodynamics
- Lec 22. The Boltzmann Constant and First Law of Thermodynamics
- Lec 23. The Second Law of Thermodynamics and Carnot's Engine
- Lec 24. The Second Law of Thermodynamics (cont.) and Entropy
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