Page 1: Mechanics

Topic: Newton's Laws of Motion

1. Introduction to Newton's Laws

o Newton's three laws form the foundation of classical mechanics.
o They describe how objects move under the influence of forces.
2. First Law: Law of Inertia
o An object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will continue moving
at a constant velocity unless acted upon by a net external force.
3. Second Law: Force and Acceleration
o The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it
and inversely proportional to its mass (F = ma).
4. Third Law: Action and Reaction
o For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This law explains the
interaction between two objects.
5. Applications and Examples
o Examples illustrating the application of Newton's laws in everyday situations and
engineering contexts.
o Calculations involving forces, accelerations, and masses.