PHYS-11004 creditsPrereq: Co-requisite: MATH-1010

PHYS-1100: Physics I

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From the catalog: Introduction to classical mechanics covering kinematics, Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion, and oscillations.
Early ratings: 3.0 out of 5 stars3.0from 1
Taught by: Prof. Persans
Department: Physics

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Fall 2025Prof. PersansWould take again

Physics 1 at RPI is harder than it needs to be. The lectures are dry and move fast. The homework is from WebAssign and the problems are tedious. Labs are fine but the reports are graded harshly. The curve at the end helps but you still need to put in work. Standard calc-based physics experience.

Tip: Do the textbook problems in addition to WebAssign. The exam problems are closer to the textbook style.

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