Introduction To Dynamics
Introduction To Dynamics
Introduction To Dynamics
Mechanics is a branch of physical science concerned with the behavior of bodies subjected to
the action of forces. The mechanics of rigid bodies is divided into two areas: statics and dynamics.
Statics is the study of objects in equilibrium (objects either at rest or in uniform motion i.e. moving
in constant velocity). Dynamics is the study of objects with accelerated motion due to the effect of a
force.
Dynamics has two branches: kinematics and kinetics. Kinematics treats only the geometric aspects
of the motion. It is used to define the motion of a particle without considering the forces causing
the motion. Kinetics analyzes the forces causing the motion. It relates the force acting on a body to
its mass and acceleration.
KINEMATICS OF PARTICLES
Terms:
particle – denotes an object of point size; a body so small that any differences in the motion of
its parts can be neglected (e.g. molecule, atom, electron)
body – denotes a system of particles which form an object of appreciable size
MOTION OF A PARTICLE
Relative Motion
For particles moving along the same line, time should be recorded from the same starting
instant, and displacements should be measured from the same origin in the same direction.
ILLUSTRATIVE PROBLEMS