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Principles of Mechanics

Fundamental University Physics

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  • Takes the reader literally from A to Z in a step-by-step logical progression to fill all gaps
  • Provides numerous solved problems to help the reader practice and obtain a deep understanding of each topic
  • Advances to specialized cases helping the reader to get the full picture

Part of the book series: Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (ASTI)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Units and Vectors

    • Salma Alrasheed
    Pages 1-15Open Access
  3. Kinematics

    • Salma Alrasheed
    Pages 17-36Open Access
  4. Newton’s Laws

    • Salma Alrasheed
    Pages 37-51Open Access
  5. Work and Energy

    • Salma Alrasheed
    Pages 53-72Open Access
  6. Impulse, Momentum, and Collisions

    • Salma Alrasheed
    Pages 73-85Open Access
  7. System of Particles

    • Salma Alrasheed
    Pages 87-102Open Access
  8. Rotation of Rigid Bodies

    • Salma Alrasheed
    Pages 103-122Open Access
  9. Rolling and Static Equilibrium

    • Salma Alrasheed
    Pages 123-133Open Access
  10. Central Force Motion

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    Pages 135-154Open Access
  11. Oscillatory Motion

    • Salma Alrasheed
    Pages 155-171Open Access
  12. Back Matter

    Pages 173-173

About this book

This open access textbook takes the reader step-by-step through the concepts of mechanics in a clear and detailed manner. Mechanics is considered to be the core of physics, where a deep understanding of the concepts is essential in understanding all branches of physics. Many proofs and examples are included to help the reader grasp the fundamentals fully, paving the way to deal with more advanced topics. After solving all of the examples, the reader will have gained a solid foundation in mechanics and the skills to apply the concepts in a variety of situations.

The book is useful for undergraduate students majoring in physics and other science and engineering disciplines. It can also be used as a reference for more advanced levels.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

    Salma Alrasheed

About the author

Salma Alrasheed received her bachelor’s degree in physics form King Saud University. She later obtained her master’s degree in physics from Michigan State University, after which she completed a postgraduate certificate in nanotechnology from the University of Oxford. She later completed her PhD degree in materials science and engineering from King Abdullah University for Science and Technology in 2017.

Her research mainly focuses on:

• Plasmonics, nanophotonics, nanophysics, beam physics and theoretical physics
• Modeling and simulations in physics and related fields

She has a teaching experience in physics for school and university levels. She is interested in bringing new approaches in teaching physics. Her goal is to emphasize critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration in addition to the problem-solving skills that make students experts in the subject.

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