New Concept Physics Tutorial. Mechanics - (Second Edition)

Author: Zhao Kaizhao
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Introduction
"Mechanics" is the research outcome of the Ministry of Education's "21st Century Teaching Content and Curriculum System Reform Program." Based on "Mechanics" ( edition), the teaching reform project "New Concept Mechanics" won the First Prize of the National Teaching Achievement Award in 1977 and the First Prize of the National Education Commission Science and Technology Progress Award in 1998. "Mechanics" has undergone significant changes in structure and substantial updates in content. "Mechanics" has made reforms in reviewing teaching content from a modern perspective, opening windows and interfaces to contemporary frontiers, and cultivating physical intuition. "Mechanics" is divided into eight chapters and three mathematical appendices, covering topics such as particle kinematics, momentum conservation, particle dynamics, mechanical energy conservation, angular momentum conservation, rigid body mechanics, continuum mechanics, vibrations and waves, universal gravitation, and relativity. "Mechanics" can serve as a textbook or reference book for physics majors in higher education institutions, particularly suitable for training bases of physics foundation talent. For other science and engineering majors, "Mechanics" is also an excellent reference for teachers when preparing lessons and a supplementary reading for outstanding students.