Statics and Dynamics Demystified
DISCOVER STATICS and DYNAMICS -- WITHOUT getting HIT by an APPLEDiscover how forces affect objects at rest or in motion -- even if you don't have formal training, unlimited time, or a Newtonian IQ.Statics and Dynamics Demystifiedoffers an effective, enlightening, and entertaining way to learn this essential engineering topic.After a review of vector calculus, this book covers forces, gravity, moment of inertia, and friction.  Then, you'll study dynamics, beginning with the basic kinematics of particles.  After a detailed look at Newton's second law, you'll examine rotation and circular motion, energy, work and power, and waves and vibrational motion.  The book concludes with an introduction to LaGrangian and Hamiltonian methods.This self-teaching guide gives you:A fast and easy way to understand statics and dynamicsHundreds of worked examples with solutionsA quiz at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknessesA final exam at the end of the bookNo unnecessary technical jargonA time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at workSimple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student,Statics and Dynamics Demystifiedis your shortcut to mastering this complex subject.