Classical mechanics
by
 
Davis, A. Douglas.

Title
Classical mechanics

Author
Davis, A. Douglas.

ISBN
9780323149402

Personal Author
Davis, A. Douglas.

Publication Information
Orlando : Academic Press College Division, ©1986.

Physical Description
1 online resource (xi, 451 pages) : illustrations

Contents
Conversational BASIC -- One-dimensional motion -- The harmonic oscillator -- Vectors -- Motion in three dimensions -- Coordinate systems -- Central forces -- Systems of particles -- Rigid bodies -- Lagrangian mechanics -- Statics --Fluid mechanics -- Special relativity.

Abstract
Classical Mechanics focuses on the use of calculus to solve problems in classical mechanics. Topics covered include motion in one dimension and three dimensions; the harmonic oscillator; vector algebra and vector calculus; and systems of particles. Coordinate systems and central forces are also discussed, along with rigid bodies and Lagrangian mechanics. Comprised of 13 chapters, this book begins with a crash course (or brief refresher) in the BASIC computer language and its immediate application to solving the harmonic oscillator. The discussion then turns to kinematics and dynamics in one dimension; three-dimensional harmonic oscillators; moving and rotating coordinate systems; and central forces in relation to potential energy and angular momentum. Subsequent chapters deal with systems of particles and rigid bodies as well as statics, Lagrangian mechanics, and fluid mechanics. The last chapter is devoted to the theory of special relativity and addresses concepts such as spacetime coordinates, simultaneity, Lorentz transformations, and the Doppler effect. This monograph is written to help students learn to use calculus effectively to solve problems in classical mechanics.

Subject Term
Mechanics.
 
Mechanics. (OCoLC)fst01013446

Genre
Electronic books.

Electronic Access
ScienceDirect http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780122063404


Shelf NumberItem BarcodeShelf LocationShelf LocationHolding Information
QC125.2 .D38 19861182884-1001Elsevier E-Book CollectionsElsevier E-Book Collections