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SCHOOL OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS.

Professor Thornton.

For Undergraduates and Graduates.

Applied Mathematics C1: Theoretical Mechanics: Mathematics B2 or
B3, or the equivalent, prerequisite.

First Term: The fundamental laws of motion, force, and energy, and
their applications to the Statics of material particles and solid bodies.
Elementary dynamics of the particle and the rigid body.


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Second Term: The dynamics of the particle.

Third Term: The dynamics of the rigid body; attractions and potential.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10-11. Mechanical Laboratory. Professor
Thornton.

For Graduates.

Applied Mathematics D1: Analytical Mechanics:

Lectures are given in alternate sessions on the following topics. Hours
by appointment. Professor Thornton.

  • A. Theoretical Dynamics; Theory of Attractions (1916-1917).

  • B. Theory of Elasticity; Hydrodynamics (1915-1916).