# Physics I: Classical Mechanics

Classical mechanics provides an elegant means of describing the motion of a seemingly unwieldy system, like this physical pendulum. (Image courtesy of Michael Malak on Wikimedia Commons.)

### Instructor(s)

Prof. Adam Burgasser

### MIT Course Number

8.012

### As Taught In

Fall 2008

### Level

Undergraduate

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Some Description
Instructor(s) | Prof.
As Taught In | Spring 2002
Course Number | 2.24
Level | Undergraduate/Graduate
Features | Lecture Notes, Student Work

## Course Description

## Course Features

- Assignments: problem sets (no solutions)
- Exams and solutions

## Course Description

This class is an introduction to classical mechanics for students who are comfortable with calculus. The main topics are: Vectors, Kinematics, Forces, Motion, Momentum, Energy, Angular Motion, Angular Momentum, Gravity, Planetary Motion, Moving Frames, and the Motion of Rigid Bodies.

## Other Versions

## Other OCW Versions

Archived versions:

- 8.012 Physics I: Classical Mechanics (Fall 2005)
- 8.012 Physics I (Fall 2002)

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Adam Burgasser. 8.012 Physics I: Classical Mechanics. Fall 2008. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCourseWare, https://ocw.mit.edu. License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.

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