ABSTRACT

This new introductory mechanics textbook is written for engineering students within further and higher education who are looking to bridge the gap between A-Level and university or college. It introduces key concepts in a clear and straightforward manner, with reference to real-world applications and thoroughly explains each line of mathematical de

chapter 1|36 pages

Motion along a straight line

chapter 2|31 pages

Forces and Newton’s laws of motion

chapter 3|26 pages

Vectors

chapter 4|21 pages

Projectiles

chapter 5|17 pages

Equilibrium of a particle

chapter 6|10 pages

Friction

chapter 7|23 pages

Moments of forces

chapter 8|36 pages

Centre of mass

chapter 9|20 pages

Energy, work and power

chapter 10|22 pages

Impulse and momentum

chapter 11|9 pages

Frameworks

chapter 12|36 pages

Circular motion

chapter 13|17 pages

Elasticity

chapter 14|37 pages

Simple harmonic motion

chapter 15|22 pages

Damped and forced oscillations

chapter 16|13 pages

Dimensional analysis

chapter 17|21 pages

Use of vectors

chapter 18|33 pages

Variable forces

chapter 19|19 pages

Variable mass

chapter 21|17 pages

Stability and small oscillations