Mechanics and Thermodynamics (Book with DVD)

Mechanics is the study of the motion of matter and the forces required to cause its motion. Mechanics is based on the concepts of time, space, force, energy, and matter. A knowledge of mechanics is needed for the study of all branches of physics, chemistry, biology and engineering. Mechanics is at the heart of physics; its concepts are essential for understanding the world around us and phenomena on scales from atomic to cosmic. Concepts such as momentum, angular momentum, and energy play roles in practically every area of physics. Whereas thermodynamics deals with the energy and work of a system. It was born in the 19th century as scientists were  rst discovering how to build and operate steam engines. Small scale gas interactions are described by the kinetic theory of gases. The methods complement each other; some principles are more easily understood in terms of thermodynamics and some principles are more easily explained by kinetic theory. The goal of this book is to help you acquire a deep understanding of the principles of mechanics and thermodynamics.