A Course in Mechanics

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A COURSE IN MECHANICS starts with the basic elements of mechanics: force, equilibrium of forces and motion followed by inter-relationships between them. From conditions of equilibrium of one force on one particle to those for system of forces in three dimensions along with the stability of equilibrium are thoroughly presented. Some special types of motion of an object based on Newton’s law of motion in Cartesian, polar and intrinsic two dimensional frames comprise major portion of the book. Motion of an object as well as of rigid body in a rotating space like the Earth in addition to the rigid body motion based on D’ Alembert’s principle is also covered in the book. Key Features Each formula elaborated with numerical example(s). Table of Contents Preface  Introduction  Forces in Two Dimensions: Analytic Conditions of Equilibrium  Principle of Virtual Work: Analytic Condition of Equilibrium  Catenary  Stable and Unstable Equilibrium  Forces in Three Dimensions General Motion in Two Dimensions  Rectilinear Motion under Central Force  Central Orbit  Motion on Curved Surface  Motion in a Resisting Medium Motion in a Moving Frame of Reference  Moment and Product of Inertia  Equations of Motion of Rigid Body  Rotation  Compound Pendulum  Motion about Moving C.G. in Two Dimensions  Conservation Laws  Euler’s Motion of Rigid Body  Index.