Kittel, Charles

Mechanics, Vol.1 - 2nd ed. - New Delhi McGraw Hill Education c2011 - xx, 451p. - Berkeley physics course .

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Vectors
3. Newtons Laws of Motion
4. Frames of Reference: Galilean Transformation
5. Conservation of Energy
6. Conservation of Linear and Angular Momentum
7. Harmonic Oscillator: Properties and Examples
8. Elementary Dynamics of Rigid Bodies
9. Inverse-square-law Force
10. The Speed of Light
11. Special Relativity: The Lorentz Transformation
12. Relativistic Dynamics: Momentum and Energy
13. Problems in Relativistic Dynamics
14. Principle of Equivalence
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This classic text is widely considered to be the best overall introductory text book on the subject. It has a complete and integrated coverage suitable for someone who wants to understand the underlying concepts of the subject.

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