The mathematical mechanic : using physical reasoning to solve problems /

Main Author: Levi, Mark, 1951-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2009.
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245 1 4 |a The mathematical mechanic :  |b using physical reasoning to solve problems /  |c Mark Levi. 
260 1 4 |a Princeton, N.J. :  |b Princeton University Press,  |c c2009. 
300 1 4 |a viii, 186 p. :  |b ill. ;  |c 25 cm. 
504 1 4 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-184) and index. 
505 1 4 |a The Pythagorean theorem -- Minima and maxima -- Inequalities by electric shorting -- Center of mass : proofs and solutions -- Geometry and motion -- Computing integrals using mechanics -- The Euler-Lagrange equation via stretched springs -- Lenses, telescopes, and Hamiltonian mechanics -- A bicycle wheel and the Gauss-Bonnet theorem -- Complete variables made simple(r) -- Physical background. 
650 1 4 |a Problem solving 
650 1 4 |a Mathematical physics 
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