Mediaspace scheduled maintenance: Aug 25, 2026 07:00 - 12:00 AM. During this time, videos will be temporarily unavailable. Check status updates.

Course

PHYS-101(d): General physics : mechanics

Lectures in this course (66)

Lagrange II: Generalized Coordinates

Explains d'Alembert's principle, generalized coordinates, and dynamic equations with practical examples.

Lagrange II: Compound Pendulum Analysis

Explores the dynamics of a compound pendulum, emphasizing inertia and energy analysis.

Dynamics of Pendulum: Equilibrium and Kinetic Energy

Explores the dynamics of a pendulum, emphasizing equilibrium conditions and kinetic energy calculations for different points.

Deduction of Lagrange Formula II

Covers the deduction of the Lagrange formula and virtual displacements with examples of spherical slides.

Lagrange II: Principle of D'Alembert

Explores the Principle of D'Alembert and perfect constraints in mechanical systems, demonstrating their application through examples like the simple pendulum.

Central Forces and Kepler's Laws

Explores central forces, Kepler's laws, and motion under central forces, including conical motion and the parametric equations of motion.

Introduction to Mechanics: Historical Overview and Fundamentals

Provides an overview of the historical development and fundamental concepts in mechanics, emphasizing the interplay between potential and kinetic energy.

Potential and Effective Potential: Questions and Discussion

Explores potential and effective potential, focusing on Kepler's laws and energy conservation.

Forces Centrales and Kepler's Laws

Explores central forces, trajectories, acceleration, and conic shapes in physics.

Foucault Pendulum: Part 1

Explores the Foucault pendulum's movement on Earth's surface under the Coriolis effect and the importance of considering Earth's rotation.

Earth Surface Movements: Foucault Pendulum

Explores the Foucault pendulum's motion and the Coriolis effect on Earth's surface.

Foucault Pendulum: Theoretical Analysis

Explores the theoretical analysis of the Foucault pendulum and its complex dynamics in non-inertial reference frames.

Generalized Forces: Modeling and Examples

Covers modeling systems with Lagrange formalism and examples of generalized forces in aerodynamics and drone propellers.

Friction: Solids and Fluids

Covers the basics of solid and fluid friction, including static and kinetic aspects, demonstrated through practical experiments.

Friction: Static and Kinetic

Explores static and kinetic friction, emphasizing normal forces and coefficients of friction in various experiments.

Friction Forces: Static vs Kinetic, Generalized Forces

Explores static and kinetic friction forces, as well as generalized forces, shedding light on the complex world of tribology.

Friction Forces and Equilibrium

Explores friction forces, static and kinetic, and their role in maintaining equilibrium in mechanical systems.

Vectors and Kinematics

Introduces vectors in a solid reference frame and explains the importance of determinants in interpreting vector products and coordinate changes.

Static Analysis: Rolling Frame on Square Bracket

Explores static analysis of a rolling frame on a square bracket using virtual work principles and equilibrium equations.

Statics: Forces and Moments

Explores statics, focusing on equilibrium conditions, force torques, and virtual work principles.