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| * <<ln("/and/question/27/homework-5-problem-3", "Some corrections (minor) and hint (minor) to homework #3")>>. * We will be wrapping up the Lagrangian/Hamiltonian formalism rapidly next class, and then move on to gravity (Ch. 5) and Kepler problem (Ch. 8). Chaos (Ch. 4) will be pushed back all the way to the end of the quarter. It will be the last topic to discuss, after coupled oscillators (Ch. 12) and waves (Ch. 13). * I hope everyone did well in the midterm and feel good about it. If you did and do, congrats to you! [[Homework+#Exam|My solutions are posted]]. * [[Good deeds policy|Positive acts will get noticed]]. ~-Feel free to vote (positively) on the forum site -- every registered user can vote.-~ <<color("Asking a question is one of the most positive acts (to yourself and others)!")>> |
* [[https://griffin.ucsc.edu/and/question/34/homework-7-some-comments|Some comments to homework 7]] * Please ask any questions in any settings provided in this course. There is no such thing as a bad question in my courses, and there should not be in any courses. * [[Homework+#Exam|Midterm stats and rubrics are posted]]. * [[Good deeds policy|Positive acts will get noticed]]. ~-Feel free to vote (positively) on the forum site -- every registered user can vote.-~ <<color("Asking questions is one of the most positive acts (to yourself and others)!")>> |
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Welcome to Phys 105, 2011!
- Please ask any questions in any settings provided in this course. There is no such thing as a bad question in my courses, and there should not be in any courses.
Positive acts will get noticed. Feel free to vote (positively) on the forum site -- every registered user can vote. Asking questions is one of the most positive acts (to yourself and others)!
What is this course about?
Classical mechanics is a beautifully ripe subject, albeit with hidden surprises. In this course, we will get a complete overview of classical mechanics. We will learn Newtonian and Lagrangian views of classical mechanics. We will cover some basic topics such as linear systems and the central force problem, and also not so basic topics such as non-linear dynamics (chaos), and many particle systems (field theory). If time allows (very unlikely), we may cover the special theory of relativity as well.
Checking out last year’s course web site might be of some use. Last but not the least, remember that you are the one!