Physics

PHYS 5A Introduction to Physics I

Elementary mechanics. Vectors, Newton's laws, inverse square force laws, work and energy, conservation of momentum and energy, and oscillations.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): MATH 19A or MATH 20A. Concurrent enrollment in PHYS 5L, and either MATH 19B or MATH 20B, is required.

Credits

5

General Education Code

MF

Quarter offered

Fall, Winter

Instructor

Barun Dhar, Steven Ritz