Mechanics (3rd Edition) (original 1953; edition 1971)

by Keith R. Symon

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1. Elements of Newtonian Mechanics. 2. Motion of a Particle in One Dimension. 3. Motion of a Particle in Two or Three Dimensions. 4. The Motion of a System of Particles. 5. Rigid Bodies. Rotation about an Axis. Statics. 6. Gravitation. 7. Moving Coordinate Systems. 8. Introduction to the Mechanics of Continuous Media. 9. Lagrange's Equations. 10. Tensor Algebra. 11. Inertia and Stress Tensors. The Rotation of a Rigid Body. 12. Theory of Small Vibrations. 13. Basic Postulates of the Special Theory of Relativity. Relativistic Dynamics. Bibliography. Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems. Index of Symbols. Index.… (more)

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Title:	Mechanics (3rd Edition)
Authors:	Keith R. Symon
Info:	Addison Wesley (1971), Edition: 3, Paperback, 639 pages
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1953

1960 (second edition)

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Isaac Newton

Ernest Rutherford

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Preface -- This text is intended as the basis for an intermediate course in mechanics at the undergraduate level.

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Classical central-force problem

Cotes's spiral

Newton's theorem of revolving orbits

Poinsot's ellipsoid

Series and parallel springs

Viscosity

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1. Elements of Newtonian Mechanics. 2. Motion of a Particle in One Dimension. 3. Motion of a Particle in Two or Three Dimensions. 4. The Motion of a System of Particles. 5. Rigid Bodies. Rotation about an Axis. Statics. 6. Gravitation. 7. Moving Coordinate Systems. 8. Introduction to the Mechanics of Continuous Media. 9. Lagrange's Equations. 10. Tensor Algebra. 11. Inertia and Stress Tensors. The Rotation of a Rigid Body. 12. Theory of Small Vibrations. 13. Basic Postulates of the Special Theory of Relativity. Relativistic Dynamics. Bibliography. Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems. Index of Symbols. Index.

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