First Course Mechanics P

Aims to provide an understanding of Newtonian mechanics using the tools of modern algebra. Early chapters introduce the fundamentals of the motion of rigid bodi... » 

Aims to provide an understanding of Newtonian mechanics using the tools of modern algebra. Early chapters introduce the fundamentals of the motion of rigid bodies: Newton's laws, forces, linear and angular momentum, and the conservation of energy. The theory of Lagrangian mechanics is also covered. «