PHYS 1116

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PHYS 1116
Physics I: Mechanics and Special Relativity

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

First in a three-semester introductory physics sequence. Explores quantitative modeling of the physical world through a study of mechanics. More mathematical than a typical mechanics course - for example, considers how choice of coordinate system (Cartesian, cylindrical, etc.) influences the nature of kinematical equations. Includes kinematics, dynamics, conservation laws, central force fields, periodic motion, and special relativity. At the level of An Introduction to Mechanics by Kleppner and Kolenkow, which assumes a strong mathematical foundation in calculus.


Forbidden Overlaps REF-FA25 PHYS 1116, PHYS 2216

Distribution Requirements (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG), (PHS-AS)

Last 3 terms offered 2025SP, 2024FA, 2024SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2486 PHYS 1116   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Corequisite: PHYS 1110.
    For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.

  •  2487 PHYS 1116   DIS 201

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    • TR
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  2488 PHYS 1116   DIS 202

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3204 PHYS 1116   DIS 203

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3857 PHYS 1116   DIS 204

  •  
    • MW
    • Aug 25 - Dec 8, 2025

    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person