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    Jordan University of Science and Technology

    Faculty of Science and Art


    Department of Physical Sciences
    Second Semester 2006-2007

    Course Information
    Course Title Classical mechanics I
    Course Number Phys 311
    Prerequisites Phys 101, phys 211
    Course Website
    Instructor Dr. Fedda Alzoubi
    Office Location PH3L1
    Office Phone 23508
    Office Hours 1:30 - 2:10 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
    E-mail [email protected]
    Teaching Assistant
    Course Description

    Text Book
    Title Classical Dynamics for particles and systems
    Author(s) J. B. Marion and S. T. Thornton
    Publisher Saunders College Publishing
    Year 1995
    Edition 4th edition
    Book Website
    References Mechanics by K. R. Symon, 3rd edition
    Analytical Mechanics by G. R. Flowers and G. L. Cassiday, 5 th edition

    Assessment Policy
    Assessment Type Expected Due Date Weight
    First Exam 19/3/2007 25%
    Second Exam 23/4/2007 25%
    Final Exam TB A 40%
    Assignments HWs & quizes 10%

    Course Objectives Weights


    1. To develop some mathematical skills such as vector calculus and matrices 10%
    2. To apply Newtonian mechanics in solving single particle problems using Newton 30%
    second law as well as the energy concept and to distinguish between conservative
    and non-conservative systems
    3. To calculate the gravitational potential, force and field between different mass 10%
    distributions
    4. To study the two body central force problem by writing the equations of motion and 20%
    discussing the planetary motion- Kepler's problem as an example of the two body
    problem. To explore the role of conservation theorems in solving mechanics
    problems. Also discussing the Orbital dynamics and stability of circular orbits
    5. To discuss the dynamics of system of particles by introducing the concept of the 30%
    center of mass. Investigating the linear and angular momentum as well as the
    energy of system of particles. Studying the possible types of collisions between
    particles and introducing the concept of the scattering cross section.

    Teaching & Learning Methods

    Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
    Related Objective(s) Reference(s)
    1 - Add, multiply, differentiate, Chapter 1 and Handouts
    and integrate vectors.
    - Write the velocity and
    acceleration in different
    coordinate systems.
    - Construct rotation
    matrices.
    - List the formal properties
    of rotation matrices.
    2 - Write the equation of Chapter 2 and Handouts
    motion for single particle
    subjected to forces that are
    functions of time, position,
    or velocity.
    - Use the energy concept to
    solve problems.
    - Differentiate between
    conservative and non-
    conservative systems.
    - To mention the limitations
    of Newtonian mechanics.
    3 - Calculate the gravitational Chapter 5 and Handouts
    potential, force and field for
    different mass distributions.
    - Realize the importance of
    the potential concept.
    4 - Reduce the two body Chapter 8 and Handouts
    problem into one body
    problem.
    - Write the equations of
    motion of the two body
    problem.
    - Discuss the orbits in
    central field qualitatively as
    well as quantitatively.
    - Discuss the stability of
    orbits
    5 - Write the position, velocity, Chapter 9 and Handouts
    and acceleration of the
    center of mass.
    - Express the linear and
    angular momentum as well
    as the energy of systems in
    terms of the center of mass
    variables.
    - Calculate velocities of
    particles after collisions.
    - Calculate the cross
    section.

    Useful Resources
    The Internet
    The Library

    Course Content
    Week Topics Chapter in Text (handouts)

    1+2 Concept of a scalar, Coordinate


    transformations, Properties of rotation
    matrices, Scalar and vector products,
    unit vectors, Differentiation of vectors
    1
    with respect to a scalar, Velocity and
    acceleration in different coordinate
    systems, Angular velocity, Gradient
    operator, Integration of vectors.
    3+4 Newton's laws, Frames of reference, The
    equation of motion for a particle,
    2
    Conservations theorems, Energy,
    Limitations of Newtonian mechanics
    5+6 Gravitational potential, Line of force and
    Equipotential surfaces, When is the 5
    potential concept is useful
    7-10 Reduced mass, Conservations
    theorems, Equations of motion, Orbits in
    central field, Centrifugal energy and
    8
    Effective potential, Planetary motion-
    Kepler's problem, Orbital dynamics,
    Stability of circular orbits.
    11-16 Center of mass, Linear momentum of
    the system, Angular momentum of the
    System, Energy of the system, Elastic
    collisions of two particles, kinematics of 9
    elastic collisions, Inelastic collision,
    Cross section, Rutherford Scattering
    Formula.
    Additional Notes
    Assignments
    Exams
    Cheating

    Attendance

    Workload
    Graded Exams
    Participation
    Laboratory
    Projects

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