MATH 225 — Vectors and Mechanics
Mathematics · University of Ghana
This is a first course in the applications of differentiation and integration of vector functions of a scalar variable. Kinematics of a single particle in motion, displacement, velocity and acceleration. Relative motion. Concept of a force, line of action of a force, Newton's laws of motion. Motion in a straight line, motion in a plane, projectiles, circular motion. Work, energy, power. Impulse and linear momentum. Moment of a force and couple, conditions for equilibrium of rigid bodies.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 200
- Semester
- Semester One
Other courses on this programme
- MATH 222 — Vector Mechanics
- MATH 223 — Calculus II-Prerequisite pass in MATH 122
- MATH 224 — Introductory Abstract Algebra -Prerequisite pass in MATH 126
- MATH 121 — Algebra and Trigonometry
- MATH 122 — Calculus I
- MATH 123 — Vectors and Geometry
- MATH 126 — Algebra and Geometry
- MATH 220 — Introductory Programming for Computational Mathematics
- MATH 350 — Differential Equations I-Prerequisite MATH 223
- MATH 351 — Linear Algebra-Prerequisite MATH 224
- MATH 353 — Analysis I-Prerequisite MATH 223
- MATH 354 — Abstract Algebra I-Prerequisite MATH 224
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).