Simplified classical mechanics Volume 1 Foundations of motion Gregory A. DiLisi

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

DiLisi, Gregory A., author.

Contributor:

Institute of Physics (Great Britain), publisher.

Series:

IOP Ebooks Series

Standardized Title:

Classical mechanics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physics.

Kinematics.

Mechanics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

Second edition

Place of Publication:

Bristol [England] (Temple Circus, Temple Way, Bristol BS1 6HG, UK) IOP Publishing [2025]

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Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Biography/History:

Gregory A. DiLisi earned his Bachelor of Science degree, with distinction, from Cornell University in Applied and Engineering Physics. He then earned his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Case Western Reserve University in Condensed Matter Experimental Physics. He is currently a Professor at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio, where he has held appointments in two departments--physics and education. As an experimental physicist, he specializes in liquid crystals and complex fluids with publications appearing in peer-reviewed journals such as: Journal de Physique II, Liquid Crystals, Microgravity Science and Technology, and Physical Review A. His research focuses on the viscoelastic properties and surface interactions of oligomeric liquid crystals as well as the stability of liquid bridges as they shift from micro- to hyper-gravity environments. In the area of science education, his research focuses on two areas: first, developing problem-solving strategies and team-building skills in undergraduate engineering and science students, and second, using case studies as a pedagogical approach to teaching introductory physics courses. In these areas, he has publications appearing in peer-reviewed journals such as: The Journal of College Science Teaching, The Journal of STEM Education: Innovation and Research, and The Physics Teacher. He was chosen to be the Ohio Educator Fellow for both of NASA's Stardust and Cassini space probes and serves as a consultant to numerous educational outreach initiatives. He has authored over thirty peer-reviewed journal articles, seven books, and is an international speaker, having presented at numerous scientific and educational conferences

Summary:

Simplified Classical Mechanics, Volume 1 (Second Edition): Foundations of motion, explores the kinematics and dynamics of motion. The hallmark of the volume is its treatment of Newton's laws of motion, the principles set forth by Sir Isaac Newton in the seventeenth century to describe the motion of an object under the influence of forces; thus, classical mechanics is often referred to as Newtonian mechanics. This volume examines how an object moves (id est, gives a description of the path of an object in motion) then examines the underlying reasons why an object moves the way it does. Problem-solving strategies are built-up in each chapter

Contents:

1. Tools and vectors

1.1. Motivation

1.2. Getting ready

1.3. Giving information

1.4. Keeping information

2. Kinematics

2.1. Motivation

2.2. Getting ready

2.3. Giving information

2.4. Keeping information

3. Uniformly accelerated motion

3.1. Motivation

3.2. Getting ready

3.3. Giving information

3.4. Instructional input

3.5. Modeling

3.6. Checking for understanding

3.7. Keeping information

3.8. Additional content

4. Newton's laws of motion

4.1. Motivation

4.2. Getting ready

4.3. Giving information

4.4. Keeping information

5. Problem-solving with Newton's laws of motion

5.1. Motivation

5.2. Getting ready

5.3. Giving information

5.4. Keeping information

6. Uniform circular motion

6.1. Motivation

6.2. Getting ready

6.3. Giving information

6.4. Keeping information

Appendix. Solutions to independent practice problems

Notes:

"Version: 20250901"--Title page verso

Revised edition of Classical mechanics

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on October 1, 2025)

Other Format:

Print version Simplified classical mechanics

ISBN:

9780750363976

9780750363969

OCLC:

1526228428

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