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PHYS 1301: Calculus-Based Mechanics
for Scientists and Engineers

Entire 1301 Lab Manual PDF files Word files
Table of Contents

   Table of Contents
Lab Introduction

   Introduction
Laboratory I:
Description of Motion in One Dimension
Laboratory II:
Description of Motion in Two Dimensions
Laboratory III:
Forces
Laboratory IV:
Conservation of Energy
Laboratory V:
Conservation of Momentum
Laboratory VI:
Rotational Kinematics
Laboratory VII:
Rotational Dynamics
Laboratory VIII:
Mechanical Oscillations
Appendix A:
Significant Figures		 Word file
Appendix B:
Accuracy, Precision, and Error		 Word file
Appendix C:
Graphing		 Word file
Appendix D:
Video Analysis of Motion		 Word file
Appendix E:
Sample Lab Report		 Word file
Appendix F:
Simulation Program 		Word file

PHYS 1301 Instructor's Guide*

Entire 1301 Instructor's Guide PDF file (16.1 MB)
1301 Instructor's Guide Part 1 PDF file (3.7 MB)
1301 Instructor's Guide Part 2 PDF file (2.3 MB)
1301 Instructor's Guide Part 3 PDF file (4.5 MB)
1301 Instructor's Guide Part 4 PDF file (4.0 MB)
1301 Instructor's Guide Part 5 PDF file (2.4 MB)

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