Understanding mechanics [texte imprimé] /
A. J. Sadler, Auteur ;
D. W. S. Thorning, Auteur . - 2nd edition . -
Oxford : Oxford university press, 1996 . - 512 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-19-914675-8
Index
Langues : Anglais (
eng)
| Mots-clés : |
Mechanics
Mécanique |
| Index. décimale : |
531 Mécanique générale. Mécanique des corps solides et rigides. |
| Résumé : |
Covers the topics required in the single-subject A Level. This title is meant for those preparing for other Mathematics examinations at A Level and for students on technical courses in further and higher education. It includes: principles introduced with worked examples; questions and exercises; selection of examination questions; and answers. |
| Note de contenu : |
Summary :
1. Vectors
2. Distance, velocity and acceleration
3. Force and Newton's laws
4. Resultants and components of forces
5. Equilibrium and acceleration under concurrent forces
6. Friction
7. Moments
8. Centre of gravity
9. General equilibrium of a rigid body
10. Resultant velocity and relative velocity
11. Work, energy and power
12. Projectiles
13. Circular motion
14. Momentum and impulse
15. Elasticity
16. Use of calculus
17. Simple harmonic motion
18. Compound bodies and frameworks |
Understanding mechanics (1996)
