Course title
117321201
Classical Mechanics

 TOMITA Yusuke

KIDO Eiji

NAKAI Ryota
Course description
Physics is a branch of science that aims to describe, predict and understand natural phenomena by means of mathematical tools. Studying physics strengthens quantitative reasoning and problem solving skills that include mathematical technique such as differential calculus.
This course introduces the foundations of Newtonian mechanics to students taking this course. In this course, solution methods for differential equations will be introduced and used to solve equations of motions.
Purpose of class
This course deals with the basics of Newtonian mechanics. It also enhances the development of students’ skills to construct mathematical models for the motion of objects and analyze quantitatively.
Goals and objectives
  1. The students should be able to analyze the motion of different objects by means of solving the equations of motions and explain the results.
  2. The students should be able to understand and use the laws of conservation of momentum, conservation of total energy and conservation of angular momentum
  3. The students will be able to solve and explain the problems in planetary motions and circular motions.
  4. The students will be able to analyze and explain the centre of mass and moment of inertia.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Homework/Usual performance/Short reports Total.
1. 25% 25%
2. 25% 25%
3. 25% 25%
4. 25% 25%
Total. 100% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Homework/Usual performance/quizzes and exams/Short reports: 100 %
The pass mark is 60%.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Balanced forces and mathematics of mechanics pp. 1-11 and 323-365 190minutes
2. Description of motions: velocity and accelerate pp. 123-132 190minutes
3. Newton's law of motion pp. 115-122 and 133-158 190minutes
4. Equations of Motions 1 pp. 160-166 190minutes
5. Equations of Motions 2 pp. 166-174 190minutes
6. Simple harmonic oscillator pp. 265-277 190minutes
7. Work and energies pp. 194-212 190minutes
8. Angular momentum and torque pp. 175-180 and 230-236 190minutes
9. Non-inertial reference frame pp. 288-305 190minutes
10. Rigid bodies: statics pp. 83-98 190minutes
11. Center of mass and distributed loads pp. 99-113 190minutes
12. Rigid bodies: dynamics pp. 237-263 190minutes
13. Rigid bodies: work and energies pp. 251-252 190minutes
14. Review all 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Textbook: Masahiro Maeno, “Yoku Wakaru Syoto Rikigaku”, Tokyo Tosho, ISBN 9784489021497, 2013. (in Japanese)
Prerequisites
To succeed in this course you will need to be comfortable with high-school level mathematics, especially;
sum of vectors, dot product, vector calculus, differential and integral calculus of polynomial, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, differential and integral calculus of composite function, integration by substitution.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • About 1 hour at the lecture room or office after the class. Or you can email your instructor. (Please confirm with your instructor.)
    If you are taking the class online, you can email your instructor, and your instructor may answer your questions on Zoom.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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