This section deals with Mechanics at a level slightly higher than pre-university and is tailored towards first year Physics majors. This is a very simple introduction to Classical Mechanics.
Basics
Kinematics
Newton’s Law Of Motion
- What is a Force?
- Hooke’s Law
- Addition Of Forces
- Balanced force – Newton’s First and Third Law of Motion
- Unbalanced force – Newton’s Second Law of Motion
- Friction
- Resistive Force
- Uniform Circular Motion & Non-uniform Circular Motion
Work & Energy:
Linear Momentum:
Centre Of Mass
- What Is Centre Of Mass?
- Centre Of Mass Of A Right-Angle Triangle
- Centre Of Mass Of A Cone
- Motion Of A System Of Particles
- Rocket Propulsion
- Sample Questions For Centre Of Mass
Rotation
Derivation Of Moment Of Inertia Of Common Shapes:
- Summary
- Uniform Rigid Rod (“Beginners’ Lesson”)
- Hollow/solid Cylinder
- Uniform Solid Sphere
- Thin Spherical Shell
Rotational Dynamics
- Torque & Angular Acceleration
- Work, Energy & Power Of Rotating Object
- Rolling Motion
- Sphere On An Incline
- More About Rolling Motion
Angular Momentum
To Be Added:
– Static Equilibrium And Elastic Property Of Matter
