Background Information
OverviewDynamics is a branch of mechanics, specifically part of classical mechanics. Mechanics is divided into classical and quantum. Classical mechanics deals with objects that travel at speeds significantly less than the speed of light and studies the motion of objects and the forces exerted on them. Dynamics is the classical study of forces on objects and the effect on their motion. While quantum mechanics deals with atomic and subatomic objects traveling at high speeds, close to the speed of light.
FoundersIsaac Newton is said to be the father of classical mechanics since he published his findings. In reality Galileo Galilei is the first one to derive the forces of motion based on his experiments, which Newton used. Galilei performed many experiments of various sized objects free falling and of objects rolling on various inclined planes. Due to the mentality of the society during Galilei time period, his discoveries weren’t accepted. However, Newton was born in a more open minded society and was able to spread these ideas. Newton was able to fine tune Galilei’s findings. Galilei suffered a great dead due to his scientific claims. Since he was born and resided in Italy, the Catholic Church had great power over what was accepted as truth and what was heresy. Most of his work was declared by the church to be part of the list of prohibited books. This made it difficult for the general society to accept his findings. By the time Newton started making the same claims and since he also resided in England, it was much easier for the general public to accept them.
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KnowledgeStudents coming into this course are expected to know the following:
From Kinematics:
From Forces:
From Energy and Society:
From Waves and Sound:
From Electricity and Magnetism:
For additional information, please refer to the curriculum expectations for the course prior to this one, SPH3U. |