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511. Theoretical Mechanics.

Fundamental principles of dynamics and the Newtonian laws of motion.
Statics of the material particle, of plane laminæ, of rigid bodies, and of elastic
solids; centres of gravity; equilibrium of rigid bodies and of material systems.
Dynamics of the particle; uniform and uniformly varied motion; harmonic
motion; meteoric motion; pendulum motion. Dynamics of the rigid body;
moments of inertia; rotating and revolving solids; laws of work and energy;
impact and collision. (Fall.)