Classical Mechanics, vol. 4: The universal law of gravitation
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2019
Abstract
Classical Mechanics: The universal law of gravitation focuses on the notion that forces act through their associated fields, which is first introduced when discussing Newton's universal law of gravitation. A huge conceptual leap is required from the reader: an object can cause another object to move without even touching it. This is a difficult concept to reconcile with our everyday experiences but it makes perfect sense when we realize that is exactly how the Earth acts on us. Gravity is able to pull on us even though we are not in direct contact with the Earth. Also, the concept of super-position (and when it is applicable) is introduced. Super-position is crucial to the development of problem-solving skills so it will be illustrated in a number of example problems.
Recommended Citation
DiLisi, Gregory A., "Classical Mechanics, vol. 4: The universal law of gravitation" (2019). 2019 Faculty Bibliography. 44.
https://collected.jcu.edu/fac_bib_2019/44
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.