Mechanics

[1.0] Newton's Three Laws Of Motion

The most fundamental concepts in physics were derived by the great English scientist Isaac Newton in the 17th century, in the form of what are now known as Newton's three laws of motion. These three simple principles underlie all modern physics. This chapter provides an introduction to these laws.

[2.0] Rotational Motion

The previous chapter focused mostly on motion in a straight line. The same principles apply to rotational motion, but end up being reinterpreted in some unusual ways. This chapter provides a short study of the physics of rotational motion.

[3.0] Gravity & Orbital Mechanics

The most elegant and simple way to observe the action of gravity is to show how it defines the movements of objects in space. In fact, it was studies of the orbits of the planets that led Isaac Newton to devise his formula for gravity in the first place. This chapter gives a short introduction to "orbital mechanics".

From Vectorsite.net.

by Greg Goebel