PHYS 1112

PHYS 1112

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

First course in a three-semester introductory physics sequence. This course is taught in a largely flipped', highly interactive manner, with reading preparation and online reading quizzes required for class. Covers the mechanics of particles with focus on kinematics, dynamics, conservation laws, central force fields, periodic motion. Mechanics of many-particle systems: center of mass, rotational mechanics of a rigid body, translational & rotational equilibrium. Temperature, heat, the laws of thermodynamics. At the level of University Physics, Vol. 1, by Young and Freedman.


Prerequisites MATH 1910 or MATH 1120.

Corequisites PHYS 1110.

Forbidden Overlaps PHYS 1101, PHYS 1112, PHYS 2207

Enrollment Information Primarily for: students in Engineering, Physics or related subjects. Recommended corequisites: MATH 1920.

Distribution Requirements (CHPH-AG, OPHLS-AG, PSC-AG), (PHS-AS), (SCT-IL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026FA, 2026SU, 2026SP, 2025FA

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11545 PHYS 1112   LEC 001

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    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 11546 PHYS 1112   LEC 002

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    • Kim, N

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

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