1 - introduction to mechanics

INTRODUCTION TO

M E C H A N I C S

Table of contents

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Origin of word “Mechanics”

What is mechanics

Branches of mechanics

Concept of matter

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Newtonian mechanics

Engineering mechanics

Applications of mechanics

The End

Greece

Origin of wordMechanics

Mechanics is derived from Greek word Mekhanikos (an engineer).

What is mechanics?Mechanics is a branch of physical science that deals with forces and their effect on objects.

MECHANICS

Branches of mechanics

Quantummechanics

Relativisticmechanics

Newtonianmechanics

It deals with the objects moving with velocities comparable to the velocity of light.

It deals with the behavior of matter and energy at atomic and sub-atomic scale.

It deals with the effect of energy and forces on everyday objects.

Concept of Matter

MatterAnything that has mass

and takes up space

SolidsSubstances that

cannot flow

FluidsSubstances that can flow easily

Solid

Liquid

Gas

Newtonianmechanics

Mechanics of

Fluids

Mechanics of

Rigid bodies

Mechanics of

Deformable bodies

Fluid mechanics

Engineeringmechanics

Strength ofmaterials

Newtonian Mechanics

Engineering Mechanics

Engineering Mechanics

Statics Dynamics

It deals with the study of objects at

rest

It deals with the study of motion of

objects

Application of Mechanics

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