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Where should I start learning classical mechanics?

Best way to learn classical mechanics is by solving problems. I would recommend David Morin’s book for basic concept since it doesn’t require very rigorous mathematics and quite straight to the point. For problem solving, I would recommend irodov, krotov which is less mathematical.

What do I need to know before classical mechanics?

Prerequisites. The reader should be comfortable with Newton’s laws and with basic physics concepts such as mass, moments of inertia, length, force and time (q.v. basic concepts). In addition, math is the crucial tool of physics, familiarity with geometry, algebra, and calculus is a must.

How long learn classical mechanics?

Non-calculus based classical mechanics should not take very long to complete, maybe a little under 3 months for an in-depth coverage.

Which is better Morin or kleppner?

Morin has more sophisticated but less realistic problems. Morin’s problems are about frictionless planes and massless strings, while Kleppner’s problems are about cars and rockets.

What math is used in classical mechanics?

Many different mathematical methods and concepts are used in classical mechanics: differential equations and phase flows, smooth mappings and manifolds, Lie groups and Lie algebras, symplectic geometry and ergodic theory.

What math is required for classical mechanics?

Mathematically, you would need to know calculus 1 and 2 and a bit of calculus 3 (such as partial derivatives). Physics prerequisites include simple Newtonian mechanics such as the three laws of motion. You will also need to know about forces in general and about energy.

Can Jack Fraser solve the JEE paper Quora?

Jack Fraser, a third year physics student at the University of Oxford was previously tagged on Quora and was asked to solve a JEE Question paper. Often deemed as the hardest exam, the paper was solved by Fraser “in like one-third of the allotted time and with 100\% correct answers”.

What is difference between Newtonian mechanics and classical mechanics?

The mathematical study of the motion of everyday objects and the forces that affect them is called classical mechanics. Classical mechanics is often called Newtonian mechanics because nearly the entire study builds on the work of Isaac Newton.

Should I read classical mechanics before taking advanced physics?

While it would obviously be helpful for you to have some experience with classical mechanics (at the level that you get in those thick survey-of-all-physics books, e.g. Sears and Semansky’s University Physics) before you take an advanced class in the subject, the book does start from the beginning. If you’re keen on physics, you should be fine.

How hard is Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics for a physics major?

Physics majors generally don’t learn Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics until their third year of college, meaning they’ve taken quite a lot of physics classes before they get to it. Most of the recommendations people are giving here are not at the right level. It’s easy to forget how hard it was to learn early on.

What is the best way to learn classical mechanics from Morins?

To learn classical mechanics you must solve lots of problems, Morins has lots of them. In case you run out of problems you can do some IPhO problems or from Irodov. What are the different errors and mistakes in English?

What is the best book to start learning mechanics?

An Introduction to Mechanics: Daniel Kleppner, Robert Kolenkow: 9780521198110: Amazon.com: Books (MIT’s freshman textbook for honors physics – covers a lot of content found in more advanced levels of classical mech). But somewhat dated.