Analytical dynamics of a particle including elements of statics / by Shambhunath Ganguly and Suranjan Saha

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Elements and resolution of coplanar concurrent forces, Parallel forces, moments and cpuples, Reduction and equilibrium of coplanar forces, Analytical dynamics of a particle: Fundamental definitions and principles, Motion in a straight line: constant and variables accelerations, Motion in a plane: Cartesian Co-ordinates, Motion in a plane: polar co-ordinates, Central orbits, stability of nearly circular orbit, Motion under inverse square law and planetary orbits, disturbed orbit, Tangential and normal accelerations: constrained motion, Work, power amnd energy, Impulse, impulse forces and general principles, Collision of elastic bodies, Motion of artificial satellites, Motion in three dimensions, Motion when the mass varies