An Introduction to Mechanics
An Introduction to Mechanics
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$79.00
USDFor 40 years, Kleppner and Kolenkow's classic text has introduced students to the principles of mechanics. Now brought up to date, this revised and improved second edition is ideal for classical mechanics courses for first- and second-year undergraduates with foundation skills in mathematics. The book retains all the features of the first edition, including numerous worked examples, challenging problems and extensive illustrations, and has been restructured to improve the flow of ideas. It now features new examples taken from recent developments, such as laser slowing of atoms, exoplanets and black holes; a 'Hints, Clues and Answers' section for the end-of-chapter problems to support student learning; and a solutions manual for instructors at www.cambridge.org/kandk.
- The book retains all the features of the first edition, including numerous worked examples, challenging problems and extensive illustrations
- New examples take in recent developments, such as laser slowing of atoms, exoplanets and black holes
- A 'Hints, Clues and Answers' section has been added to selected problems to support student learning
Product details
December 2013Hardback
9780521198110
566 pages
250 × 194 × 25 mm
1.33kg
675 b/w illus. 241 exercises
Temporarily unavailable - available from TBC
Table of Contents
- 1. Vectors and kinematics
- 2. Newton's laws
- 3. Forces and equations of motion
- 4. Momentum
- 5. Work and energy
- 6. Small oscillations, stability, and collisions
- 7. Angular momentum and fixed axis rotation
- 8. Rigid body motion
- 9. Noninertial systems and fictitious forces
- 10. Central force motion
- 11. The harmonic oscillator
- 12. The special theory of relativity
- 13. Relativistic dynamics
- 14. Spacetime physics
- Index.
