The distribution of scores for the two in-class exams is here
for EXAM 1
and EXAM 2
Welcome to Classical Mechanics. We will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays during
4th period (1:40 to 3:00 pm) in SEC 209 on Busch. There is an assigned text for
the class
Classical Mechanics by Taylor .
It is really a very good text. I
found it much more readable than the average 300-level textbook. I have a
syllabus
with assigned readings from the text. Please
go through these sections before the lecture.
Instructors
Amitabh Lath, Serin 324
136 Frelinghuysen Rd, Piscataway NJ 08854
(732)445-5853.
lath -at- physics.rutgers.edu
Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday 11:30-12:30,
other times by appointment (send me email).
Grader: Mr. Yi Zhang
Homework
Homeworks will be assigned every Tuesday, and will be due in one week (exceptions as noted).
Here is the homework list .
Here is a directory with hw1 pages scanned in for those w/out a textbook.
HW1 Scan dir .
Here is a
directory with homework solutions .
Homework help
Please do the homework by yourself. I encourage you to work in "study groups" and discuss
problems with your friends, but do try the problem yourself FIRST.
If you get stuck, send email (to me, your friends, etc.).
I will respond as soon as I can (usually within 24 hours).
Remember, doing the problems is the only way to learn the material.
Exams
There will be three exams in all. There will be two in-class exams, and a final.
The in-class exams will be given during one of the regular lectures, as indicated
on the syllabus. The final exam date will be posted when set. The in-class exams
will new material only, and the final will be comprehensive.
You can find some old exams
here .
Please be aware when studying old exams that there may be
material we have not yet covered, that will not be on upcoming
exams.
Grading
The grades will be assigned as follows
