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Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems Author:Jerry B. Marion, Stephen T. Thornton This best-selling classical mechanics text, written for the advanced undergraduate one- or two-semester course, provides a complete account of the classical mechanics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. The authors make extensive use of vector calculus to explore topics; coverage also includes the Lagrangian formulation of mech... more »anics. Modern notation and terminology are used throughout in support of the text's objective: to facilitate the transition to the quantum theory of physics.« less