Gregory R.D. Classical Mechanics: Solutions Manual

Cambridge University Press, 2006. - 682 Pages.
This major new textbook for undergraduates in mathematics and physics is a thorough, self-contained and highly readable account of a subject many students find difficult. The author's clear and systematic style promotes a good understanding of the subject: each concept is motivated and illustrated by worked examples, while problem sets provide plenty of practice for understanding and technique. Computer-based problems, some suitable for projects, are also included. The book is structured to make learning the subject easy; there is a natural progression from core topics to more advanced ones, and harder topics are treated with particular care. A theme of the book is the importance of conservation principles. These appear first in vectorial mechanics where they are proved and applied to problem solving. They reappear in analytical mechanics, where they are shown to be related to symmetries of the Lagrangian, culminating in Noether's theorem.
- Suitable for a wide range of undergraduate courses in mathematics and physics departments; assumes no prior knowledge of the subject
- Profusely illustrated and thoroughly class-tested, with a clear direct style that makes the subject easy to understand: all concepts are motivated and illustrated by the many worked examples included
- Model solutions for teachers available from our online resources page