PHYS 003. General Physics I

Topics include vectors, kinematics, Newton’s laws and dynamics, conservation laws, work and energy, oscillatory motion, systems of particles, and rigid body rotation. Possible additional topics are special relativity and thermodynamics.
Prerequisite: (or Concurrently) MATH 015
Natural sciences and engineering practicum.
Lab required.
1 credit.
Fall 2023. Hackler.
Fall 2024. Hyde.
Fall 2025. Staff.
Catalog chapter: Physics and Astronomy
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/physics-astronomy

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