In the years since it was first published, this classic introductory textbookhas established itself as one of the best-known and most highly regarded descriptions of Newtonian mechanics. Intended for undergraduate students with foundation skills in mathematics and a deep interest in physics, it systematicallylays out the principles of mechanics: vectors, Newton's laws, momentum, energy, rotational motion, angular momentum and noninertial systems, and includes chapters on central force motion, the harmonic oscillator, and relativity. Numerous worked examples demonstrate how the principles can be applied to a wide range of physical situations, and more than 600 figures illustrate methods for approaching physical problems. The book also contains over 200 challenging problems to help the student develop a strong understanding of the subject. Password-protected solutions are available for instructors at www.cambridge.org/9780521198219. INDICE: 1. Vectors and kinematics - a few mathematical preliminaries; 2. Newton's laws - the foundations of Newtonian mechanics; 3. Momentum; 4. Work and energy; 5. Some mathematical aspects of force and energy; 6. Angular momentum and fixed axis rotation; 7. Rigid body motion and the conservation of angular momentum; 8. Noninertial systems and fictitious forces; 9. Central force motion; 10. The harmonic oscillator; 11. The special theory of relativity; 12. Relativistic kinematics; 13. Relativistic momentum and energy; 14. Four-vectors and relativistic invariance.
- ISBN: 978-0-521-19821-9
- Editorial: Cambridge University
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 568
- Fecha Publicación: 06/05/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés