
Predicting Motion
Robert Lambourne(Author)
CRC Press
1st Edition
Published on 18. December 2020
Book
Hardback
254 pages
978-1-138-45835-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Professional
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
957 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-45835-2 (9781138458352)
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Robert Lambourne
Predicting Motion
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Lambourne, Robert
Content
Forces and Newton's laws. Work, energy and power. Linear momentum and collisions. Torque and angular momentum. Chaotic motion. Consolidation and skills development. Answers to questions. Index.