A Treatise On The Analytical Dynamics Of Particles And Rigid Bodies: With An Introduction To The Problem Of Three Bodies (1917) - Paperback

by E. T. Whittaker (Author)

""A Treatise On The Analytical Dynamics Of Particles And Rigid Bodies: With An Introduction To The Problem Of Three Bodies"" is a comprehensive book written by E. T. Whittaker and first published in 1917. The book covers the principles of analytical dynamics, which is the study of the motion of particles and rigid bodies under the influence of forces and torques. The book is divided into two parts. Part I covers the dynamics of particles, including the principles of force, energy, and momentum. It also covers the motion of particles in a central field, such as the gravitational field of a planet. Part II covers the dynamics of rigid bodies, including the principles of angular momentum, kinetic energy, and the motion of a rigid body about a fixed point.The book also includes an introduction to the problem of three bodies, which is a famous problem in celestial mechanics. This problem involves predicting the motion of three celestial bodies under the influence of their mutual gravitational attraction. Overall, ""A Treatise On The Analytical Dynamics Of Particles And Rigid Bodies"" is a classic work in the field of mechanics and is still widely used as a reference by students and researchers in physics and engineering.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.