Summary of "Lecture 1:"
The course on Classical Mechanics will cover basic Newtonian mechanics, equations of motion, work-energy relations, motion under resistive medium, moving coordinate systems, central orbit wicked dynamics, and Lagrangian dynamics.
Reference Books
- "Classical Mechanics" by Herbert Goldstein
- "Theoretical Mechanics" by Spiegel
- "Short Notebook" by Amal Kumar Ray
- "Classical Mechanics and General Properties of Matter" by S.M.A. Sadiq and Devi Prasad
Key Concepts
- The fundamental equation of Newtonian mechanics is F = ma, valid for systems with constant mass.
- Work done in a conservative force field leads to the conservation of total mechanical energy.
- An inertial frame is defined as a frame of reference where the equation of motion of a particle remains invariant.
- Different types of forces are discussed, including constant force, force dependent on time, central force, and viscous drag force.
Category
Educational
