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Calendar

LEC # TOPICS KEY DATES
1 Introduction Problem set 1 out
2 Curvilinear Motion

Cartesian Coordinates

3 Equations of Motion in Cartesian Coordinates (2DOF Aircraft Model)
4 Intrinsic Coordinates Problem set 1 in

Problem set 2 out
5 Other Coordinate Systems
6 Equations of Motion: Application Examples
7 Work and Energy Problem set 2 in

Problem set 3 out
8 Conservative Forces

Potential Energy
Lab 1 in
9 Linear Impulse and Momentum
10 Angular Impulse and Momentum Problem set 3 in

Problem set 4 out
11 Relative Motion Translating Axes
12 Relative Motion Rotating/Translating Axes
13 Newton's Second Law for Non-Inertial Observers

Inertial Forces
Problem set 4 in

Problem set 5 out
14 Accelerometers

Newtonian Relativity

15 Gravitational Attraction

The Earth as a Non-Inertial Reference Frame
Problem set 5 in

Problem set 6 out

Review  Lab 2 in
16 2D Rigid Body Kinematics
17 Conservation Laws for Systems of Particles Problem set 6 in
18 2D Rigid Body Dynamics: Equations of Motion
19 2D Rigid Body Dynamics: Work and Energy

Review Problem set 7 out

Quiz 1
20 2D Rigid Body Dynamics: Impulse and Momentum
21 Pendulums
22 3D Rigid Body Kinematics Problem set 7 in

Problem set 8 out
23 3D Rigid Body Dynamics: Inertia Tensor Lab 3 in
24 3D Rigid Body Dynamics: Equations of Motion

Review Problem set 8 in

Problem set 9 out
25 Gyroscopic Motion
26 Torque-Free Motion

Spin Stabilization


Review Problem set 10 out
27 Variable Mass Systems: The Rocket Equation Problem set 9 in
28 Central Force Motion

Keppler's Laws

29 Orbits Problem set 10 in

Problem set 11 out
30 Orbit Transfer
31 Vibration

Spring Mass Systems
Problem set 11 in
32 Forced Vibration

Isolation

33 Coupled Oscillators

Normal Modes

34 Introduction to Wave Propagation

Quiz 2