Mechanics

Berkeley Physics Course #1

by C. W. ET. AL. KITTEL

This classic text is widely considered to be the best overall introductory text book on the subject . It has a complete and integrated coverage suitable for someone who wants to understand the underlying concepts of the subject. Salient Features: Usage of SI Units throughout the book Coverage of all important topics like Vectors, Newton's laws of motion, Conservation of energy, Conservation of linear and angular momentum, Lorentz transformation, Momentum and energy Rich pedagogy 384 Figures 194 Problems 51 Examples Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Vectors 3. Newton's Laws of Motion 4. Frames of Reference: Galilean Transformation 5. Conservation of Energy 6. Conservation of Linear and Angular Momentum 7. Harmonic Oscillator: Properties and Examples 8. Elementary Dynamics of Rigid Bodies 9. Inverse-square-law Force 10. The Speed of Light 11. Special Relativity: The Lorentz Transformation 12. Relativistic Dynamics: Momentum and Energy 13. Problems in Relativistic Dynamics 14. Principle of Equivalence

Genres: Physics, Textbooks, Reference, Science

452 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Rudradeep Mukherjee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best mechanics book ever. The authors took pains to give an account of how people came to think about mechanics. We have historical accounts, great problems and recommended books for self-study. This book helped me to clear up lot of my misconceptions and see the world in a finer way.

[Gaunter O'Dimm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still the best textbook for General Physics.