An Introduction to MechanicsFor 40 years, Kleppner and Kolenkow's classic text has introduced students to the principles of mechanics. Now brought up to date, this revised and improved second edition is ideal for classical mechanics courses for first- and second-year undergraduates with foundation skills in mathematics. The book retains all the features of the first edition, including numerous worked examples, challenging problems and extensive illustrations, and has been restructured to improve the flow of ideas. It now features new examples taken from recent developments, such as laser slowing of atoms, exoplanets and black holes; a 'Hints, Clues and Answers' section for the end-of-chapter problems to support student learning; and a solutions manual for instructors at www.cambridge.org/kandk. |
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acceleration angle angular momentum applied approximation assume atoms axis becomes block body calculate called center of mass Chapter circular collision component Consequently conservation Consider constant coordinate system damping defined depends derivative described diagram direction discussed displacement distance Earth effect energy equation equation of motion equilibrium Example experiment expression field fixed follows force frequency friction given gives gravitational harmonic Hence horizontal inertial initial integral interaction inthe kinetic energy known length light limit magnitude measured mechanics motion moving Newton’s Note observer ofthe orbit origin oscillator particle pendulum period perpendicular physics plane position problem radial radius relation relative respect rest result rotation shown shows simple sketch solution solve space special relativity speed spring surface torque transformation uniform unit vector velocity vertical weight zero