
An Introduction to Mechanics
Cambridge University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 18. November 2013
Book
Hardback
566 pages
978-0-521-19811-0 (ISBN)
Description
For 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.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises; 675 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 208 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
1520 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-19811-0 (9780521198110)
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Additional editions

Daniel Kleppner | Robert Kolenkow
An Introduction to Mechanics
E-Book
01/2014
2nd Edition
Cambridge University Press
€78.49
Available for download

Daniel Kleppner
Introduction to Mechanics
E-Book
11/2013
Cambridge University Press
€52.99
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Previous edition

Daniel Kleppner | Robert J. Kolenkow
An Introduction to Mechanics
Book
05/2010
Cambridge University Press
€55.71
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Persons
Daniel Kleppner is Lester Wolfe Professor of Physics Emeritus at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For his contributions to teaching he has been awarded the Oersted Medal by the American Association of Physics Teachers and the Lilienfeld Prize of the American Physical Society. He has also received the Wolf Prize in Physics and the National Medal of Science. Robert Kolenkow was Associate Professor of Physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Renowned for his skills as a teacher, Kolenkow was awarded the Everett Moore Baker Award for Outstanding Teaching.
Content
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.