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Classical Mechanics: a Critical Introduction

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Classical Mechanics: a Critical Introduction
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Publisher: University of Pennsylvania
Number of pages: 364

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This is an open-source introduction to Classical Mechanics, by Emeritus Professor Michael Cohen, which many students may find useful as a supplementary resource. Cohen emphasizes basic concepts, such as force and permissible frames of reference, which frequently are dealt with hastily due to time pressures. The text contains numerous solved Examples.

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