Mechanics
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- Author
- Dr. Indrajeet Mishra
- Publisher
- Akhand Publishing House
- Categories
- Nonfiction, Physics
- ISBN
- 9788194885054
- Edition
- 2020
- Format
- Hard Bound
- Size
- Demy
- Pages
- 296
Description
This book studies mechanics, the science concerning the motion and equilibrium of bodies under the action of forces. It explores the historical development of the field and its division into statics, kinematics, and kinetics. The text examines the foundational role of classical Newtonian mechanics, detailing how its principles apply to celestial bodies, everyday objects, and microscopic systems, while noting the role of quantum mechanics on atomic scales. Central themes include the interplay between force, mass, and motion, alongside the conservation laws of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum. Additionally, the volume covers fundamental mathematical and physical concepts, including units, dimensions, Cartesian coordinates, and vector analysis—such as scalar and vector products and derivatives—that are essential for describing physical phenomena. Through these topics, the book demonstrates how classical ideas form the context and intuition of modern science.