Book: Mechanics 

Author: P.Duraipandian , Laxmi Duraipandian & Muthamizh Jayapragasam

Edition: 2009

About this Book:

This textbook treats the subject of Mechanics using vectors, in accordance with the contemporary requirements. It explains concepts with a wealth of solved examples and practice questions to help students comprehend with ease. It caters to undergraduate courses of Mathematics, Physics and Engineering.
Features :
A special feature 'BOOK WORKS' followed by 'REMARKS' presents important results of the subject along with incidental additional facts
• Illustrative examples, pictures, elaborate solutions and exercises reinforce understanding
• Detailed account of fundamental concepts makes the book suitable for self-study
TOC:
Introduction
1. Kinematics
2. Force
3. Equilibrium of a particle
4. Forces on a rigid body
5. A specific reduction of forces
6. Centre of mass
7. Stability of equilibrium
8. Virtual work
9. Hanging strings
10. Rectilinear motion under constant forces
11. Work, energy and power
12. Rectilinear motion under varying force
13. Projectiles
14. Impact
15. Circular motion
16. Central orbits
17. Moment of inertia
18. Two dimensional motion of a rigid body
19. Theory of dimensions