Mechanics II (Analytic Dynamics I) by Dr Babar Ahmad

Mechanics II (Analytic Dynamics I) by Dr Babar Ahmad

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Name Mechanics II (Analytic Dynamics I)
Author Dr. Babar Ahmad
Pages 338 pages
Format PDF (see Software section for PDF Reader)
Size 2.82 MB

Review of the Book

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the dynamics of rigid bodies, beginning with foundational concepts in Chapter 1, including Newton’s laws and basic motion types. Chapter 2 explores one-dimensional motion through graphical, differential, and integral methods, while Chapter 3 adds gravitational effects, with and without air resistance. Chapter 4 expands the discussion to motion in two and three dimensions. Angular kinematics in polar coordinates is introduced in Chapter 5. Chapter 6 covers Simple Harmonic Motion in various conditions—natural, forced, and damped. Projectile motion is tackled in Chapter 7. Chapter 8 uses Kepler’s postulates to analyze motion under central force, offering insights into planetary motion. Chapter 9 deals with small oscillations and pendulum stability. The final chapter, Chapter 10, delves into rotational dynamics, covering rotation in two and three dimensions, along with advanced topics like Euler’s and Chasle’s theorems and motion in cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Overall, the book is well-structured and detailed.

Contents

  • Basic Review of Mechanics
  • Rectilinear Motion
  • Vertical Motion Under Gravity
  • Motion in Two and Three Dimensional Cartesian Coordinate Systems
  • Angular Motion
  • Simple Harmonic Motion
  • Two Dimensional Projectile Motion
  • Motion Under Central Force
  • Small Oscillation
  • Rotation and Rigid Bodies

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