On the Motion of Points Constrained and Resisted, and on the Motion of a Rigid Body: The Second Part of a New Edition of a Treatise on Dynamics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Whewell

9780365411420: On the Motion of Points Constrained and Resisted, and on the Motion of a Rigid Body: The Second Part of a New Edition of a Treatise on Dynamics (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0365411426 ISBN 13: 9780365411420

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

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On the Motion of Points Constrained and Resisted, and on the Motion of a Rigid Body presents a refined edition of Whewell’s classic treatise on dynamics.

It revisits the concluding portion of the work, correcting errors and simplifying the presentation to improve clarity for readers new to the subject.

The volume centers on the fundamental principles of mechanics and their application to the motion of bodies. It connects theoretical ideas about cause and effect with practical problems, including how forces govern constrained motion and how a rigid body behaves under various conditions. The text emphasizes a coherent framework that underpins the laws of motion and the mathematics used to model physical systems.

Foundational ideas in mechanics and the role of cause and effect in dynamics
Methods for describing motion with differential coefficients and related notation
Approaches to the motion of points under constraint and resistance
Extensions to the motion of rigid bodies and their practical applications

Ideal for readers interested in the historical development of mechanics, engineering students, and anyone seeking a clear, historically grounded treatment of dynamics.

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