Chapter 1 – kinematics of particles Today’s Objective: 1. Introduction to Dynamics 2. Basic...

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Chapter 1 – kinematics of particles

• Today’s Objective: • 1. Introduction to Dynamics• 2. Basic Concepts

Chapter 1 2

What is Mechanics?

Chapter 1 3

DEFINITIONS

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NEWTON’S SECOND LAW

The acceleration of a particle is proportional to the resultant force acting on it and in the direction of this force.

F = ma

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UNITS

Units SI U.S.

Mass kilograms (kg) slugs

Length meter (m) foot (ft)

Time seconds (s) seconds (s)

Force newton (N) pound (lb)

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VECTORS

Chapter 1 7

VECTORS

Chapter 1 8

VECTORS

Chapter 1 9

VECTORS

Chapter 1 10

VECTORS

Chapter 1 11

RECTILINEAR MOTION

Chapter 1 12

RECTILINEAR MOTION

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