Predicting Motion

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Predicting Motion presents the core ideas of Newtonian mechanics, starting from Newton's laws and the idea that changes in motion are predictable given the forces that cause them. Richly illustrated with questions and answers for self-assessment, it carefully introduces concepts, such as kinetics and potential energy, linear momentum, torque (the rotational analogue of force), and angular momentum, and explains their role in predicting motion. Although no prior knowledge of this topic is required, the book focuses on the significance of differential equations in making such predictions. It also provides an up-to-date treatment of mechanics with accounts of relativistic collisions and the implications of chaos theory for the future of the solar system and for galaxies that contain black holes.

SOMMARIO

IntroductionFORCES AND NEWTON'S LAWSVoyager's Odyssey-An Example of Newton's LawsNewton's Laws and the Definition of ForceSome Familiar ForcesForces and MotionClosing ItemsWORK, ENERGY, AND POWERPowerEscaping the Earth-An Application of EnergyWork and Kinetic EnergyWork and Potential EnergyPowerEnergy in Oscillating SystemsClosingLINEAR MOMENTUM AND COLLISIONSDiscovering the Atomic Nucleus-An ExampleLinear MomentumCollisions and Conservation LawsTORQUE AND ANGULAR MOMENTUMPrecession-An Example of Rotational DynamicsTorqueEquilibrium and StaticsRotational Energy and Moments of InertiaAngular MomentumCHAOTIC MOTIONIs Motion Always Predictable?What Is Chaos?Examples of ChaosCONSOLIDATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENTIntroductionOverview of Chapters 1 to 5Problem-Solving SkillsBasic Skills and Knowledge TestInteractive QuestionsPhysica ProblemsAnswers to QuestionsIndex

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780750307161
• Dimensioni: Ø 1.46 lb
• Formato: Brossura
• Pagine Arabe: 255