PHYS 200: Fundamentals of Physics

Lecture 6 - Law of Conservation of Energy in Higher Dimensions << previous session | next session >>

Overview:

The discussion on the Law of Conservation of Energy continues but is applied in higher dimensions. The notion of a function with two variables is reviewed. Conservative forces are explained and students are taught how to recognize and manufacture them.

Reading assignment:

Wolfson and Pasachoff, Physics with Modern Physics, chapter 8.

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Problem Set 3 [PDF]
Problem Set 3 Solutions [PDF]