Lecturer: Jonas Zmuidzinas
306 Cahill, Ext. 6229, jonas@caltech.edu

Readings and assignments are in
Frautschi, et al, The Mechanical Universe, Advanced Edition

Feynman (Volumes I & II) are suggested, not required.

Lectures are presented
on Wednesdays & Fridays
11:00-11:55am

Homework assignments are
due by 4pm on Wednesdays

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Required Reading:
Frautschi et al.
Chapter 11

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Suggested Reading:
Feynman Vol. I
Chapters 10, 21, 23, and 24

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Lecture 11
Oscillatory Motion

Homework 6:
FP2, FP10, QP6, QP23

Homework 5 Due
Quiz 3 handed out

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Required Reading:
Frautschi et al.
Chapter 12

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Lecture 12
Oscillatory Motion

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Required Reading:
Frautschi et al.
Chapter 13

QUIZ 3 DUE

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Suggested Reading:
Feynman Vol. I
Chapters 18, 19, 20

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Lecture 13
Angular Momentum

Homework 7:
 FP5, FP8, QP15, QP16
Homework 6 Due

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Required Reading:
Frautschi et al.
Chapter 14

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Lecture 14
Rotation of Rigid Bodies

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No Required Reading

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Suggested Reading:
Feynman Vol. II
Chapters 40, 41

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Lecture 15
Fluid Mechanics

Homework 8:
FP3, FP11, FP17
Homework 7 Due
Quiz 4 handed out

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Required Reading:
Frautschi et al.
Chapter 16

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Lecture 16
Kepler's Laws

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Required Reading:
Frautschi et al.
Chapter 17

QUIZ 4 DUE

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Lecture 17
Solving the Kepler Problem

Homework 9:
FP4, FP6, FP12, FP18
Homework 8 Due

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