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Classical Mechanics

Non-quantum and non-relativistic physics.
Study of motion of "bodies" - physical objects.
Concepts involved: force, velocity, acceleration, etc.

Sites in Classical Mechanics

The Physics and Math of Soccer
Discusses shape of a soccer ball, spin effects, motion of projectiles.
An introduction to physics - Mechanics
An introduction to classical mechanics. Suitable for students who are beginning the subject.
Free Body Diagrams
A short introduction to and description of free body diagrams which are essential for the understanding of classical mechanics.
Amusement Park Physics
How do physics laws affect amusement park ride design? Design your own roller coaster and experiment with bumper car collisions.
Gyroscope
Graphics, related links and a video combine to show you how gyroscopes work.
On a general Method of expressing the Paths of Light,and of the Planets, by the Coefficients of a Characteristic Function
An original paper by William Rowan Hamilton, dated 1833.
How a Helium Balloon Works
Explanation of lifting capabilities of helium, hydrogen and hot air balloons, from How Stuff Works.
Central Forces with Java
A JAVA applet to simulate orbits in four different central forces: gravity, Yukawa, 1/R^4 and Black Holes
Block and Tackle
Colorful illustrated tutorial shows how a block and tackle (as well as levers and gears) works.
Primitive Potentials and Newton's Laws from Symmetry
Symmetry of function. Finding of primitive without integration-summation. Newton's laws of any order. Mechanics of third order.
How a Gyroscope Works
Explanation of why a gyroscope should resist being turned in any direction perpendicular to its axis.
Kepler's Laws
Summary of Kepler's three laws.
Physics of Sound
Rigorous derivation of sound wave equations from a molecular model of an ideal diatomic gas. General solution of the wave equations. Point source radiating in a moving medium.
Simulations with Java
Provides several interactive physics simulations such as springs and masses, pendulums, molecules. Objects, mass, gravity, spring stiffness can be modified.
Physics for Beginners
This site covers motion and forces for individuals with no prior knowledge of the subject.
Freshman Problems in Mechanics
Links to various problem sets relating to 1 and 2 dimensional kinematics. Easy mechanics problems and solutions.
Chaotic Systems
A brief overview of chaos theory and applications in classical mechanics.
The Lagrange Points
Overview of the Lagrange points of the sun-earth-system. Links to a detailed derivation.
Physics at Appleby College
A comprehensive collection of Java Applets on Waves, Sound and Light.
Gravity
If you want to learn about gravity come here.
The Controversy over Newton's Gravitational Constant
History of the gravitational constant.
Kepler's Laws
Article in the Platonic Realms. Gives an novice's overview of Kepler's laws.
Rigid Bodies
Separation of motion of centre of mass and rotation about a fixed axis.
Wave Equation
Mathematical description and derivation of wave equations.
Oscillations
Gives a solution on a symmetric, linear, triatomic molecule problem.
Classical Mechanics on Wikipedia
Free online encyclopedia with description of the theory and history of classical mechanics.
Classical Mechanics on About.com
Articles with practical advice and solutions for lots of topical problems.
Newton's Laws
Newton's laws for objects with variable mass. Physics of rocket.
Problems of Gravitation
Gravity phenomena for advanced physicist.
General Relativity
This site tells about general relativity theory and the theory of gravitation.
Classical Physics Handbook
Basics and advanced information on classical mechanics.
Kinematics
Dedicated to Kinematics - a part of Classical Mechanics, which deals with moving objects.
Newton's Laws of Motion
This educational web-site tells about the main laws of classical mechanics and the history of their discovering.
Coriolis Force
This site tells about the force originated from Earth rotation.
Motion in One Dimension
Describes the physics of motion. Intended for students.
Classical Mechanics
Cognitive and educational web-site for students about Newton laws of motion, forces and gravity.
Four Forces
Tells about four basic forces in Nature: strong nuclear force, weak nuclear force, electromagnetic force and gravitational force.
Physics of Billiards
The basic laws of mechanical physics in real life
Classical Mechanics
Basic classical mechanics problems and answers to them.

sub categories in Classical Mechanics

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Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics
Harmonic Motion Harmonic Motion
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Klassische Mechanik German : Klassische Mechanik
Mecánica Spanish : Mecánica
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