ABSTRACT

The first volume in a three-part series, Elements of Mechanics provides a rigorous calculus-based introduction to classical physics. It considers diverse phenomena in a systematic manner and emphasises the development of consistent and coherent models guided by symmetry considerations and the application of general principles. Modern developments c

part |2 pages

I Mechanics

chapter 1|6 pages

Physics and Measurement

chapter 2|6 pages

Kinematics in One Dimension

chapter 3|10 pages

More Kinematics in One Dimension

chapter 4|8 pages

Still More Kinematics in One Dimension

chapter 5|8 pages

Vectors

chapter 6|4 pages

Motion in Two and Three Dimensions

chapter 7|8 pages

Projectile Motion

chapter 8|10 pages

Circular Motion

chapter 9|6 pages

Dynamics and Newton’s First Law

chapter 12|10 pages

Ropes and Pulleys

chapter 13|8 pages

Blocks in Trains and in Contact

chapter 14|8 pages

Planes and Fancies

chapter 15|6 pages

Spring Fever

chapter 16|4 pages

Fact and Friction

chapter 17|8 pages

Fun with Friction

chapter 18|8 pages

Cornering: Flat and Banked

chapter 19|6 pages

Non-Uniform Circular Motion

chapter 20|4 pages

Drag Forces

chapter 21|8 pages

Work and Energy

chapter 22|8 pages

All Work and Some Play

chapter 23|4 pages

The Work–Energy Theorem

chapter 24|6 pages

Conservative Forces

chapter 25|4 pages

Potential Energy

chapter 26|6 pages

Dynamics from Potential Energy

chapter 27|4 pages

Total Mechanical Energy

chapter 28|4 pages

Non-Conservative Forces and Power

chapter 29|6 pages

Momentum and Impulse

chapter 30|10 pages

Systems of Particles and Centre of Mass

chapter 32|10 pages

Collisions

chapter 33|8 pages

Completely Inelastic Collisions

chapter 34|6 pages

Rotation

chapter 35|4 pages

Rotation and Translation

chapter 36|6 pages

Introduction to Rotational Dynamics

chapter 37|8 pages

Mo’ Moments of Inertia

chapter 38|6 pages

Moment of Inertia Theorems

chapter 39|8 pages

Torque

chapter 40|4 pages

Torque-y Topics

chapter 41|8 pages

Pulleys with Rotational Inertia

chapter 42|6 pages

Angular Momentum

chapter 43|6 pages

Rolling Motion

chapter 44|4 pages

Static Equilibrium

chapter 45|8 pages

Statics: Levers and Ladders

chapter 46|4 pages

Step It Up

chapter 47|6 pages

Universal Gravitation

chapter 48|8 pages

Extended Sources and Energetics

chapter 49|6 pages

Gravitational Effects and Dynamics

chapter 50|6 pages

Kepler’s Laws