Calendar
LEC # | TOPICS | KEY DATES |
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1 | Introduction | Problem set 1 out |
2 | Curvilinear Motion Cartesian Coordinates |
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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 |
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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 |
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25 | Gyroscopic Motion | |
26 | Torque-Free Motion Spin Stabilization |
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Review | Problem set 10 out | |
27 | Variable Mass Systems: The Rocket Equation | Problem set 9 in |
28 | Central Force Motion Keppler's Laws |
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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 |
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33 | Coupled Oscillators Normal Modes |
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34 | Introduction to Wave Propagation | |
Quiz 2 |