PHYS 4AGENERAL PHYSICS

Saddleback College · 5 credits · UGRD

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A calculus-based introduction to classical mechanics of solids and fluids. The main topics are kinematics, Newtonian mechanics including translational and rotational statics and dynamics, universal gravitation, work, energy, momentum, fluid statics, dynamics, and oscillations. Experiments in lab examine the basic laws of the mechanics of solids and fluids. Objectives include the use of common measuring instruments, the principles of data taking and analysis, and the writing of scientific reports.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 4 sections

Aug 17 – Dec 16

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
SectionClass #73963	M 6:00PM-9:50W 7:00PM-9:50	SCI125	D. Wisniewiski
SectionClass #73980