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Energy and momentum answer different questions
Energy tracks scalar transfer and storage; momentum tracks motion and interaction.
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01:750:124 · Physics · School 01 — New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
Analytical Physics Ib is the second term of Rutgers’ two-semester calculus-based introductory physics sequence for engineering and physics students. The official sequence description covers energy, momentum, angular momentum, heat, and kinetic theory, while the department’s schedule lists 01:750:124 as the spring continuation after Analytical Physics Ia.
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SIRS · 3,124 responses · 2016–2025
Spring 2027
36 open in snapshot · 1 instructor
When it meets
Busch
Checked-in sections · current seat counts are unavailable.
AI-generated overview
Higher means more demanding · AI summary
5 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
The continuation develops work-energy reasoning and uses it to connect forces, motion, and system changes.
Linear and angular momentum describe interactions and rotation through system boundaries and conservation.
Rotational dynamics and oscillatory behavior extend introductory mechanics beyond translating particles.
Pressure, buoyancy, fluids, and heat introduce new physical systems while preserving the modeling habits of mechanics.
Thermodynamics and kinetic theory connect macroscopic laws to microscopic molecular motion.
Energy tracks scalar transfer and storage; momentum tracks motion and interaction.
Torque and angular acceleration depend on where and how a force acts.
Temperature describes a state, while heat is energy transferred between systems.
A conservation equation is only meaningful when its boundary is explicit.
Common pitfall
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Use definitions and units before applying a thermal equation.
Common pitfall
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Check torque, angular momentum, and moment of inertia dimensions.
Common pitfall
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State what enters, leaves, or is included in the system.
36 open · Busch
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0116115 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PHY 001; Monday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at PAB 227PHY 001PAB 227 | Busch |
| 0216116 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PHY 001; Monday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PAB 227PHY 001PAB 227 | Busch |
| 0316117 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PHY 001; Monday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at PAB 227PHY 001PAB 227 | Busch |
| 0416118 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PHY 001; Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at PAB 227PHY 001PAB 227 | Busch |
| 0516119 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PHY 001; Monday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at PAB 227PHY 001PAB 227 | Busch |
| 0616120 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PHY 001; Monday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at PAB 227PHY 001PAB 227 | Busch |
| 0716121 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PHY 001; Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at PAB 227PHY 001PAB 227 | Busch |
| 0816122 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PHY 001; Tuesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PAB 227PHY 001PAB 227 | Busch |
| 0916123 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PHY 001; Tuesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at PAB 227PHY 001PAB 227 | Busch |
| 1016124 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PHY 001; Tuesday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at PAB 227PHY 001PAB 227 | Busch |
| 1116125 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PHY 001; Tuesday 3:50 PM-5:10 PM at PAB 227PHY 001PAB 227 | Busch |
| 1216126 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PHY 001; Tuesday 5:40 PM-7:00 PM at PAB 227PHY 001PAB 227 | Busch |
| 2116127 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at PHY 001; Monday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at PAB 232PHY 001PAB 232 | Busch |
| 2216128 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at PHY 001; Monday 10:20 AM-11:40 AM at PAB 232PHY 001PAB 232 | Busch |
| 2316129 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at PHY 001; Monday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at PAB 232PHY 001PAB 232 | Busch |
| 2416130 | Open | Ruggieri | Wednesday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at PHY 001; Monday 2:00 PM-3:20 PM at PAB 232PHY 001PAB 232 | Busch |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.13
Course quality
4.07
Response rate
48.5%
Coverage
43 offerings · 2016–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Ruggieri | 9 | 4.86 | 4.69 |
| Awan H. | 4 | 4.03 | 3.90 |
| Michael Gershenson | 4 | 3.33 | 3.80 |
| Eva Halkiadakis | 3 | 4.57 | 4.47 |
| Christopher Hass | 2 | 4.80 | 4.65 |
| Chou John Paul | 2 | 4.40 | 4.20 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
2
Current campuses
Busch
Current availability
36 open of 36
Catalog terms
Spring, Summer
Core codes
None listed
Loaded terms
4
(01:750:115)<em> OR </em>(01:750:123)
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