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An introduction to mechanics

Offers introduction on mechanics with a number of solved examples. This book discusses topics like calculus of variation and topics from differential geometry about curves and surfaces.
Print Book, English, c1999
Narosa publishing house, New Delhi [etc.], c1999
X, 419 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
9788173192111, 8173192111
1261803750
Introduction / Vectors / Differentiation and Integration of Vectors / Gradient, Divergence and Curl / Integral Theorem / Work and Energy / Centre of Gravity / Friction / Method of Plane Dynamics: Motion of a Particle / Projectile / Moment of Inertia / Impulsive Motion / The Equation of Lagrange and Hamilton / Calculus of Variation / Theory of Curves / Theory of Surfaces and Curvilinear Coordinates / Curves on a Surface / Rectilinear Motion / Plane Kinematics / Moments and Stability of Equilibrium / Work and Energy / Centre of Gravity / Friction / Method of Plane Dynamics: Motion of a Particle / Projectile / Moment of Inertia / Impulsive Motion / The Equation of Lagrange and Hamilton / Calculus of Variation / Theory of Curves / Theory of Surfaces and Curvilinear Coordinates / Curves on a Surface.