Intro
Preface
Notes on the Second Edition
Contents
1: Physical Quantities and Measurements
1.1 Physical Quantities
Example: The Second
1.2 Measurement Uncertainty
Example: Relative Uncertainty
1.2.1 Statistical Uncertainty
1.2.2 Histograms and Distributions
1.2.3 Gaussian Error Propagation
1.2.3.1 Addition and Subtraction of Measured Quantities
1.2.3.2 Multiplication of Measured Quantities
1.2.3.3 Division of Measured Quantities
Example: Speed of Light
1.2.4 Linear Regression
1.2.4.1 Example: Disintegration of Beer Foam

1.3 Physical Measurements: Compact
2: Mechanics of Rigid Bodies
2.1 Kinematics
2.1.1 Position, Velocity and Acceleration
Example: Acceleration of a Quadratic Position Function
2.1.2 Determination of the Position from the Acceleration
Example: Free Fall
2.1.3 Motion in Three Dimensions
2.1.3.1 Oblique Projectile Motion
2.1.4 Circular Motion
Written Test: Tangential Acceleration
2.2 Forces
2.2.1 Newtonś Axioms
First Newtonś Axiom: The Principle of Inertia
Second Newton Axiom: The Action Principle
Newtonś Axiom: The Reaction Principle (actio = reactio)

Written Test: Newtonś Second Law
2.2.2 Gravitational Force
2.2.3 Spring Force
Examination Task: Spring Force
2.2.3.1 Combination of Springs
Examination Task: Spring Combinations
2.2.4 Pseudo Forces
2.2.4.1 Inertia Force
2.2.4.2 Centrifugal Force
2.2.4.3 Coriolis Force
2.2.5 Frictional Forces
2.2.5.1 Inclined Plane
2.2.6 Equation of Motion
2.3 Conserved Quantities in Mechanics
2.3.1 Work, Energy, Potential and Power
Law of Conservation of Energy
2.3.1.1 Potential Energy
2.3.1.2 Elastic Energy
2.3.1.3 Kinetic Energy

Exercise: Energy Conversion in a Rubber Ball
2.3.1.4 Power
Examination Task: Elevator Performance
2.3.1.5 Potential
2.3.1.6 Outlook: General Definition of Work
2.3.2 Straight Motion: Momentum and Collisions
Law of Conservation of Momentum
Written Test: The Rocket
2.3.2.1 Central Collision
Written Test: ICE and Football
2.3.3 Circular Motion: Angular Momentum and Torque
Law of Conservation of Angular Momentum
Exercise: On the Turntable
2.4 Statics and Equilibria
2.4.1 Statics of Translation
2.4.1.1 Suspension of a Lamp from the Suspension Cable

2.4.2 Statics of Rotation
2.4.2.1 Leverage Law
2.4.2.2 Equilibria of Extended Bodies
2.4.2.3 Centre of mass
Example: Calculation of the Centre of Mass
2.5 Rotation of Extended Bodies
2.5.1 Moment of Inertia
2.5.1.1 Moments of Inertia of Special Bodies and Steinerś Theorem
Written Test: Moment of Inertia and Angular Velocity
2.5.2 Rotational Energy
Exercise Task: Rolling Cans
2.6 Mechanics: Compact
3: Continuum Mechanics
3.1 Elastic Deformations of Solid Bodies
3.1.1 Elongation and Compression
3.1.2 Bending
Examination Task: Board on Edge
3.1.3 Shear