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EGR 282 - Mechanics (Dynamics)


Vector analysis approach to kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems of particles, kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies, forces, mass, acceleration, impulse, momentum, work and energy techniques.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  EGR 281 Mechanics (Statics)

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
  2. Solve problems involving the kinematics of a particle undergoing constant and non-constant acceleration in both two and three dimensional space.
  3. Calculate values for tangential and normal acceleration.
  4. Solve problems involving particle motion using Newton’s Second Law, Work-Energy, or Impulse-Momentum analysis.
  5. Understand angular momentum and its application to orbits.
  6. Analyze and solve problems involving systems of particles.
  7. Apply the principles of kinematics to the motion of a rigid body in general plane motion.
  8. Solve problems involving the plane motion of a rigid body using Newton’s Second Law, Work-Energy, or Impulse-Momentum analysis.