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Introduction to Classical Mechanics
This textbook covers all the standard introductory topics in classical mechanics,
including Newton’s laws, oscillations, energy, momentum, angular momentum,
ary motion, and special relativity. It also explores more advanced topics,
such as normal modes, the Lagrangian method, gyroscopic motion, fictitious
forces, 4-vectors, and general relativity.
It contains more than 250 problems with detailed solutions so students can
easily check their understanding of the topic. There are also over 350 unworked
exercises, which are ideal for homework assignments. Password-protected
solutions are available to instructors at 0521876223.
The vast number of problems alone makes it an ideal supplementary book for
all levels of undergraduate physics courses in classical mechanics. The text also
includes many additional remarks which discuss issues that are often glossed
over in other textbooks, and it is thoroughly illustrated with more than 600
figures to help demonstrate key concepts.
David Morin is a Lecturer in the Physics Department at Harvard University. He
received his . in theoretical particle physics from Harvard in 1996. When not
writing physics limericks or thinking of new problems whose answers involve e
or the golden ratio, he can be found running along the Charles River or hiking in
the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Introduction to Classical
Mechanics
With Problems and Solutions
David Morin
Harvard University
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© D. Morin 2007
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