Course Summary
This course on particle dynamics explores the motion of particles under different forces and conditions. It covers topics like energy conservation, momentum, and collisions.Key Learning Points
- Learn the fundamental principles of particle dynamics.
- Apply the principles to real-world problems and scenarios.
- Gain a deeper understanding of energy conservation, momentum, and collisions.
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamental principles of particle dynamics.
- Apply your knowledge to solve real-world problems and scenarios.
- Gain a deeper understanding of energy conservation, momentum, and collisions.
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of physics and calculus.
- Familiarity with vectors and forces.
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
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- Quantum Mechanics
- Classical Mechanics
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Description
This course teaches dynamics, one of the basic mechanics subjects of Mechanical Engineering. Students would be able to organize their knowledge about force and motion, work-energy, impulse-momentum in view of Newton's 2nd law and its integration over time and displacement. The Engineering Dynamics consists of two parts: particle dynamics and rigid body dynamics. This is the first part of the dynamics: Particle dynamics class will consist of lecture videos, which are about 15 min length (or a bit longer). These contain a couple of practice problem solving. There will also be standalone homeworks that are not part of video lectures, and a final exam.
Outline
- Lecture Note
- Student version
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- 1-1 Week
- Intro to Dynamics
- Kinematics in Cartesian coordinate
- Kinematics in Tangential-Normal coordinate
- 1-2 Week
- Kinematics in Polar coordinate
- Relative motion and constraint
- Week 1 Practice Quiz
- 2-1 Week
- Free body diagram
- Newton's law, linear motion
- 2-2 Week
- Newton's law, rotational motion
- Newton’s law, rotational motion, examples
- (MEQ) centripetal force
- EoM of rotational example
- Week 2 Practice Quiz
- 3-1 Week
- Work & Energy
- Work-Energy ME question
- 3-2 Week
- Linear impulse momentum
- Week 3 Practice Quiz
- 4-1 Week
- Angular impulse momentum
- Angular impulse-momentum, example1
- Angular impulse-momentum, example 2
- 4-2 Week
- integral of EoM in Polar coordinate
- Week 4 Practice Quiz
- 5-1 Week
- Impact of particle
- Impact of particle example
- 5-2 Week
- energy loss during collision
- Relative motion and inertia force
- Week 5 Practice Quiz
- 6-1 Week
- F=ma, Work-energy of the systems of particles
- Impulse-momentum of the systems of particles
- 6-2 Week
- Practice problems of the kinetics of systems of particles
- Week 6 Practice Quiz
- 7-1 Week
- Equations of motion of steady flow
- Equations of motion of variable mass system
- 7-2 Week
- Practice problems of variable mass
- Week 7 Practice Quiz
- FINAL TEST
- FINAL TEST
Summary of User Reviews
Find out what students think about the Particle Dynamics course on Coursera. Discover the pros and cons of this course, and see if it's the right fit for you.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the course material to be comprehensive and engaging, making it easy to learn the concepts of particle dynamics.Pros from User Reviews
- Clear explanations of complex concepts
- Engaging and interesting course material
- Great for beginners and those with some prior knowledge
- Excellent way to prepare for further study in physics
- High-quality videos and lectures
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic and lacking in depth
- The course may be challenging for those without a strong background in math
- Some users experienced technical issues with the online platform
- Limited interaction with instructors or other students
- The course may not be suitable for those seeking a more hands-on or experimental approach to learning particle dynamics
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