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Mechanics and Heat
Professor Andrei Linde

Physics 21, Fall 2006

We will discuss mechanics and heat. The main part of the course will be based on the book PHYSICS, by Giancoli, Chapters 1 - 15. It is strongly recommended to read the book before the lectures so that you have gained some familiarity with the material before each lecture.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension
Chapter 3: Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Vectors
Chapter 4: Motion and Force: Dynamics
Chapter 5: Circular Motion; Gravitation
Chapter 6: Work and Energy
Chapter 7: Linear Momentum
Chapter 8: Rotational Motion
Chapter 9: Bodies In Equilibrium: Elasticity and Fracture
Chapter 10: Fluids
Chapter 11: Vibrations and Waves
Chapter 12: Sound
Chapter 13: Temperature and Kinetic Theory
Chapter 14: Heat
Chapter 15: The Laws of Thermodynamics

CLASSES: MWF, 9.00-10.50 or 10.00- 10.50, Hewlett 201

LECTURER: Prof. Andrei Linde, Varian 3-52, 723-2687 or 494-6106
Office hours MW 1:00 – 2:00 p.m, e-mail: alinde@stanford.edu,
http://www.stanford.edu/~alinde

TEACHING ASSISTANTS: Head TA: Navin Sivanandam, navins@stanford.edu

EXAMS:
Midterm Examination I, to be announced
Midterm Examination I I, to be announced
Final Examination, Tuesday, December 12, 3:30-6:30pm
Make-up Examination, to be announced (by permission)

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