MEGR 230
Dynamics

Description: Vectors applied to kinematics and kinetics. Particle, system of particles, and rigid bodies related to translation, rotation, plane motion, relative motion, forces, impulse-momentum, work-energy. Design problem. (winter, spring)

Who takes it: sophomore mechanical and civil engineering students (required).

Pre-requisite: MEGR 210


Textbook: Engineering Mechanics - Statics and Dynamics by Russell C. Hibbeler, Publisher: Prentice Hall; 10th Edition (2003); ISBN: 0131417770 (Amazon listed at $153.00) The textbook is chosen by the department and may change from year to year.

Figure: Boomerang, Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA. The roller coaster sends riders upside down six times, three forwards and three backwards in just under a minute.