Introduction to classical mechanics: with problems and solutions
D, Morin
- Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2010-01-01.
- 719 p.
1. Strategics for solving problems -- 2. Statics -- 3. Using F = ma -- 4. Oscillations -- 5. Conservation of energy and momentum -- 6. The Lagrangian method -- 7. Central forces -- 8. Angular momentum, Part I (Constant L) -- 9. Angular momentum, Part II (General L) -- 10. Accelerating frames of reference -- 11. Relativity (Kinematics) -- 12. Relativity (Dynamics) -- 13. 4-vectors -- 14. General Relativity -- App. A. A Useful formulas -- App. B. Multivariable, vector calculus -- App. C. F = ma vs. F = dp/dt -- App. D. Existence of principal axes -- App. E. Diagonalizing matrices -- App. F. Qualitative relativity questions -- App. G. Derivations of the Lv/c[superscript 2] result -- App. H. Resolutions to the twin paradox -- App. I. Lorentz transformations -- App. J. Physical constants and data