Overview

Many problems in classical mechanics can now be readily solved using computers. This text integrates Maple, a general-purpose symbolic computation program, into the traditional sophomore- or junior-level mechanics course. Intended primarily as a supplement to a standard text, it discusses all the topics usually covered in the course and shows how to solve problems using Maple and how to display solutions graphically to gain further insight. The text is self-contained and can also be used for self-study or as the primary text in a mechanics course.

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Author:   Ronald L. Greene
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   1st ed. 1995. Corr. 2nd printing 2000
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9780387945125

ISBN 10:   0387945121
Pages:   174
Publication Date:   30 August 1995
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  College/higher education ,  Adult education ,  Secondary ,  A / AS level
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Introduction to Maple V.- 1.1 Basics.- 1.2 Algebraic Equations.- 1.3 Calculus and Differential Equations.- 1.4 Simplification and Manipulation of Results.- 1.5 Extending the Power of Maple.- 1.6 Graphics.- 1.7 Problems.- 2 Review of Introductory Mechanics.- 2.1 Kinematics in Rectangular Coordinate Systems.- 2.2 Newton’s Laws of Motion.- 2.3 Examples of Motion Under Constant Forces.- 2.4 Conservation of Mechanical Energy.- 2.5 Momentum Conservation.- 2.6 Problems.- 3 Newtonian Dynamics of Particles.- 3.1 Kinematics in Other Coordinate Systems.- 3.2 Explicitly Time-Dependent Forces.- 3.3 Position- or Velocity-Dependent Forces.- 3.4 Work and Energy.- 3.5 Power.- 3.6 Angular Momentum and Torque.- 3.7 Central Forces.- 3.8 Problems.- 4 The Harmonic Oscillator.- 4.1 Linear Restoring Force.- 4.2 Simple Harmonic Motion.- 4.3 Damped Harmonic Motion.- 4.4 Sinusoidally-Driven Harmonic Motion.- 4.5 Impulse-Driven Harmonic Oscillator.- 4.6 Approximate Simple Harmonic Motion.- 4.7 Problems.- 5 Systems of Particles.- 5.1 The Two-Body Problem.- 5.2 The N-Body Problem.- 5.3 Simple Rigid Body Motion.- 5.4 Equilibrium of a Rigid Body.- 5.5 Coupled Harmonic Oscillators.- 5.6 Problems.- References.

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.,. this text is a valuable purchase for the undergraduate student in Physics or Mathematics as well as the innovative lecturer. Australian & New Zealand Physicist

...this text is a valuable purchase for the undergraduate student in Physics or Mathematics as well as the innovative lecturer. Australian & New Zealand Physicist

""...this text is a valuable purchase for the undergraduate student in Physics or Mathematics as well as the innovative lecturer."" Australian & New Zealand Physicist

"""...this text is a valuable purchase for the undergraduate student in Physics or Mathematics as well as the innovative lecturer."" Australian & New Zealand Physicist"

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