PHYS 44 - Introduction to Motion

    Recent Professors
    D. Carson, J. Barber, G. Vitug, M. Padilla, M. Phoroutan-Mehr, E. Membreno
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    8.0Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Completion with a C or better in: MATH 61. Placement Level: Eligibility for MATH 65A or higher level math as determined by the Chaffey College placement process
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Introduction to mechanics for students majoring in a physical science or engineering. Position, velocity, and acceleration of objects are described using vectors. Concepts of mass, force, Newton’s Laws of Motion, momentum, and impulse are used to describe straight line motion, projectile motion, circular motion, collisions, and explosions. In the laboratory, microcomputers with motion detectors and force probes are used to study the concepts of velocity and acceleration, and Newton’s Laws of Motion. Graphical representations of motion - velocity-time graphs, acceleration-time graphs, and force-time graphs - are emphasized.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 2:30pm–3:45pm, Mon Wed 9:30am–10:50am, Mon 11:00am–1:50pm, Mon 2:00pm–4:50pm