Week 1: Kinematics: Classical Mechanics: Physics: MIT This first course in the physics curriculum introduces classical mechanics. Historically, a set of core concepts—space, time, mass, force, momentum, torque, and angular momentum—were introduced in classical mechanics in order to solve the most famous physics problem, the motion of the planets.
Syllabus: Classical Mechanics: Physics: MIT OpenCourseWare This class is an introduction to classical mechanics for students who are comfortable with calculus. The main topics are: Vectors, Kinematics, Forces, Motion, Momentum, Energy, Angular Motion, Angular Momentum, Gravity, Planetary Motion, Moving Frames, and the Motion of Rigid Bodies.
Physics I: Classical Mechanics - MIT OpenCourseWare Physics > Classical Mechanics; MIT Crosslinks. Explore the topics covered in this course with MIT Crosslinks, a site that highlights connections among select MIT undergraduate STEM courses and recommends specific study materials from OCW and others. Learn more.
Online Textbook: Classical Mechanics: Physics: MIT Classical mechanics is a beautiful subject. It starts with a few simple principles, but is capable of describing some extremely complex and surprising phenomena. It has many applications, and is still an active subject of research. It is also the foundation for more advanced theories of physics.
Physics I: Classical Mechanics: Physics: MIT OpenCourseWare This course covers Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, systems with constraints, rigid body dynamics, vibrations, central forces, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, action-angle variables, perturbation theory, and continuous systems.
Physics I: Classical Mechanics: Physics: MIT OpenCourseWare This is the first course in the undergraduate Quantum Physics sequence. It introduces the basic features of quantum mechanics. It covers the experimental basis of quantum physics, introduces wave mechanics, Schrödinger's equation in a single dimension, and Schrödinger's equation in three dimensions. The lectures and lecture notes for this course form the basis of Zwiebach’s textbook.
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Exams: Physics I: Classical Mechanics - MIT OpenCourseWare
The exams section contains 12 practice exams, solutions, and formula sheets for the course.