Simplified Classical Mechanics, (Second Edition): Gravity and the Conservation Laws
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2025
Abstract
Simplified Classical Mechanics, Volume 2 (Second Edition): Gravity and conservation laws, picks up where Volume 1 ended. First, Newton’s universal law of gravitation is examined and the concept of the ‘gravitational field’ is introduced. Next, conserved quantities (i.e., quantities that do not change over time) are introduced and added to a repertoire of problem-solving strategies. Next, rotational motion is examined―instead of limiting one’s analysis to the motion of objects moving in a straight line, objects which rotate, spin, and tumble can now be analyzed. Finally, the volume concludes with a look forward to electricity and magnetism.
Recommended Citation
DiLisi, Gregory A., "Simplified Classical Mechanics, (Second Edition): Gravity and the Conservation Laws" (2025). 2025 Faculty Bibliography. 30.
https://collected.jcu.edu/fac_bib_2025/30
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