Basics
Calculate the motion of objects under the influence of forces and torques.
Do a Newton's second law computation:
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Motion on an Inclined Plane
Analyze the equations of motion of an object on an inclined plane.
Compute motion of a block on an inclined plane:
Compute motion of a round object on an inclined plane:
Find the Hamiltonian of a system:
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Simple Machines
Determine the mechanical advantage of the classical simple machines such as the screw, wedge and lever.
Compute mechanical advantages of simple machines:
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Work
Calculate various forms of work such as rotational, force over distance and force applied at an angle.
Specify an angle between force and displacement:
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Circular Motion
Calculate motion and forms of acceleration constrained within a circular arc.
Compute centripetal acceleration:
Compute the Coriolis acceleration in a rotating frame of reference:
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Pendulums
Study pendulum motion using force diagrams and Newton's equation.
Derive the period, frequency and maximum velocity of a pendulum:
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