Mechanics is a branch of the physical sciences concerned with the state of rest or motion of bodies
that are subjected to the action of forces. It deals with the action of forces on bodies and with motion, comprised of kinetics, statics, and kinematics. Basically there are three types and branches of mechanics, classical mechanics, quantum mechanics and relativistic mechanics.
We shall discuss all the topics included under thermal physics according to the syllabus of Kannur University.
COURSE OUTCOME
CO1: Understand the concept of Galilean transformations and uniformly accelerating systems
CO2: Determine the trajectory of a body in central force problem using Newton’s laws
CO3: Understand Kepler’s laws of planetary motion
CO4: Formulate the mathematical equation of waves
CO5: Understand the concept and consequences of the special theory of relativity
Books for Study :
1. An Introduction to Mechanics, 1stEdn. – Daniel Kleppner and Robert J. Kolenkow – McGraw- Hill
2. Mechanics by J C Upadhyaya 5thedn.
3. Modern Physics by Kenneth S Krane, 2ndedn.