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Classical Mechanics (Paperback, 1984 ed.) Loot Price: R2,568
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Classical Mechanics (Paperback, 1984 ed.): Brian Cowan

Classical Mechanics (Paperback, 1984 ed.)

Brian Cowan

Series: Student Physics Series

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The study of mechanics plays a central role in physics for a whole variety of reasons. It was one of the earliest of the quantitative sciences, and had immediate practical applications. These ranged from the study of the motion of projectiles in warfare to the motion of the planets, predicting the seasons, eclipses, etc. At the present time, even though superseded on the very small scale by quantum theory and on the very large scale by the theory of relativity, the mechanics of Newton is perfectly adequate for treating a wide spectrum of problems from the * '"etic theory of gases to the motion of space vehicles. Furthermore, the science of mechanics is regarded by many as the epitome of a good scientific theory and for this reason is studied by philosophers and social scientists alike as an exemplar of the 'scientific method'. We shall commence in Chapter 1 with a brief historical outline of the development of mechanics, mentioning the names and dates of the main participants and summarizing their contributions. Preface vii Chapter 1 Newton's laws 1. 1 Historical introduction Primitive ideas about mechanics were exemplified by the state ments of Aristotle (384-322 Be), who asserted that a force was necessary to maintain motion. Furthermore, he believed that there were different laws for heavenly and earthly bodies.

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Imprint: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Country of origin: Netherlands
Series: Student Physics Series
Release date: May 1984
First published: 1984
Authors: Brian Cowan
Dimensions: 203 x 127 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 117
Edition: 1984 ed.
ISBN-13: 978-0-7102-0280-2
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Classical mechanics > General
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LSN: 0-7102-0280-6
Barcode: 9780710202802

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