Essential Classical Mechanics
Problems and Solutions
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Mechanics
| Author: | Choonkyu Lee, Hyunsoo Min | ISBN: | 9789813270077 |
| Publisher: | World Scientific Publishing Company | Publication: | July 10, 2018 |
| Imprint: | WSPC | Language: | English |
| Author: | Choonkyu Lee, Hyunsoo Min |
| ISBN: | 9789813270077 |
| Publisher: | World Scientific Publishing Company |
| Publication: | July 10, 2018 |
| Imprint: | WSPC |
| Language: | English |
Problem solving in physics is not simply a test of understanding, but an integral part of learning. This book contains complete step-by-step solutions for all exercise problems in Essential Classical Mechanics, with succinct chapter-by-chapter summaries of key concepts and formulas. The degree of difficulty with problems varies from quite simple to very challenging; but none too easy, as all problems in physics demand some subtlety of intuition. The emphasis of the book is not so much in acquainting students with various problem-solving techniques as in suggesting ways of thinking. For undergraduate and graduate students, as well as those involved in teaching classical mechanics, this book can be used as a supplementary text or as an independent study aid.
Sample Chapter(s)
Preface
1. In Three-Dimensional Space: Vector Description
Contents:
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Summary and Problems:
- In Three-Dimensional Space: Vector Description
- Evolution in Time: Basic Elements of Newtonian Mechanics
- One-Dimensional Motion
- Motion of a Particle in Two or Three Dimensions
- The Two-Body Problem, Collision and Many-Particle System
- Gravitational Field Equations
- Rigid Body Dynamics I
- Elements of Fluid Mechanics
- Motion in a Non-Inertial Reference Frame
- Lagrangian Mechanics
- Application of the Lagrangian Method: Small Oscillations
- Rigid Body Dynamics II
- Hamiltonian Mechanics
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Solutions:
- In Three-Dimensional Space: Vector Description
- Evolution in Time: Basic Elements of Newtonian Mechanics
- One-Dimensional Motion
- Motion of a Particle in Two or Three Dimensions
- The Two-Body Problem, Collision and Many-Particle System
- Gravitational Field Equations
- Rigid Body Dynamics I
- Elements of Fluid Mechanics
- Motion in a Non-Inertial Reference Frame
- Lagrangian Mechanics
- Application of the Lagrangian Method: Small Oscillations
- Rigid Body Dynamics II
- Hamiltonian Mechanics
Readership: Undergraduate and graduate physics students.
Key Features:
- We explained all mechanical concepts by a systematical and logical approach
- We strongly emphasized on the symmetry arguments and various mechanical conservation laws
- We provided many applications in broad areas in thorough manners
Problem solving in physics is not simply a test of understanding, but an integral part of learning. This book contains complete step-by-step solutions for all exercise problems in Essential Classical Mechanics, with succinct chapter-by-chapter summaries of key concepts and formulas. The degree of difficulty with problems varies from quite simple to very challenging; but none too easy, as all problems in physics demand some subtlety of intuition. The emphasis of the book is not so much in acquainting students with various problem-solving techniques as in suggesting ways of thinking. For undergraduate and graduate students, as well as those involved in teaching classical mechanics, this book can be used as a supplementary text or as an independent study aid.
Sample Chapter(s)
Preface
1. In Three-Dimensional Space: Vector Description
Contents:
-
Summary and Problems:
- In Three-Dimensional Space: Vector Description
- Evolution in Time: Basic Elements of Newtonian Mechanics
- One-Dimensional Motion
- Motion of a Particle in Two or Three Dimensions
- The Two-Body Problem, Collision and Many-Particle System
- Gravitational Field Equations
- Rigid Body Dynamics I
- Elements of Fluid Mechanics
- Motion in a Non-Inertial Reference Frame
- Lagrangian Mechanics
- Application of the Lagrangian Method: Small Oscillations
- Rigid Body Dynamics II
- Hamiltonian Mechanics
-
Solutions:
- In Three-Dimensional Space: Vector Description
- Evolution in Time: Basic Elements of Newtonian Mechanics
- One-Dimensional Motion
- Motion of a Particle in Two or Three Dimensions
- The Two-Body Problem, Collision and Many-Particle System
- Gravitational Field Equations
- Rigid Body Dynamics I
- Elements of Fluid Mechanics
- Motion in a Non-Inertial Reference Frame
- Lagrangian Mechanics
- Application of the Lagrangian Method: Small Oscillations
- Rigid Body Dynamics II
- Hamiltonian Mechanics
Readership: Undergraduate and graduate physics students.
Key Features:
- We explained all mechanical concepts by a systematical and logical approach
- We strongly emphasized on the symmetry arguments and various mechanical conservation laws
- We provided many applications in broad areas in thorough manners
