{"product_id":"classical-mechanics-mechanics-of-a-particle-bindhu-christopher-9798189757648","title":"Classical Mechanics-MECHANICS OF A PARTICLE: Conservation Laws, Work and Energy","description":"This book introduces the fundamental principles governing the motion of particles through the laws of conservation and energy. Beginning with \u003cb\u003eNewton's Second Law\u003c\/b\u003e, it derives the \u003cb\u003elaw of conservation of linear momentum\u003c\/b\u003e, demonstrating that the momentum of a particle remains constant when no external force acts on it. The concept of \u003cb\u003eangular momentum\u003c\/b\u003e is then developed, establishing the relationship between torque and the time rate of change of angular momentum, leading to the \u003cb\u003elaw of conservation of angular momentum\u003c\/b\u003e in the absence of external torque.\u003cbr\u003eThe text explains the concepts of \u003cb\u003ework\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ekinetic energy\u003c\/b\u003e, and the \u003cb\u003eWork-Energy Theorem\u003c\/b\u003e, showing that the work done by the net force on a particle equals the change in its kinetic energy. It further distinguishes between \u003cb\u003econservative\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003enon-conservative forces\u003c\/b\u003e, emphasizing that conservative forces perform path-independent work and have zero work around a closed path.\u003cbr\u003eUsing \u003cb\u003eStokes' theorem\u003c\/b\u003e, the book shows that a conservative force field is \u003cb\u003eirrotational\u003c\/b\u003e and can be expressed as the \u003cb\u003enegative gradient of a scalar potential function\u003c\/b\u003e, thereby introducing \u003cb\u003epotential energy\u003c\/b\u003e. The relationship between work and potential energy naturally leads to the \u003cb\u003elaw of conservation of mechanical energy\u003c\/b\u003e, which states that the sum of kinetic and potential energies remains constant in a conservative force field.\u003cbr\u003eTo reinforce conceptual understanding, the book includes: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed mathematical derivations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step physical explanations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwenty-five conceptual short-answer questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwenty-five multiple-choice questions with answers for self-assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eDesigned in a concise microlearning format, this book serves as a quick yet comprehensive resource for undergraduate physics students studying \u003cb\u003eMechanics of a Particle\u003c\/b\u003e, helping them develop both conceptual clarity and problem-solving skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bindhu Christopher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798189757648\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d","brand":"Bindhu Christopher","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50666028138751,"sku":"9798189757648","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/classical-mechanics-mechanics-of-a-particle-bindhu-christopher-9798189757648","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}