Analytical Mechanics by Joseph S. Torok - 9780471332077

Analytical MechanicsWith an Introduction to Dynamical Systems\nAuthor(s): Joseph S. Torok\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States\nImprint: Wiley-Interscience\nISBN-13: 9780471332077, 978-0471332077\nSynopsis\nA stimulating, modern approach to analytical mechanics Analytical Mechanics with an Introduction to Dynamical Systems offers a much-needed, up-to-date treatment of analytical dynamics to meet the needs of today's students and professionals. This outstanding resource offers clear and thorough coverage of mechanics and dynamical systems, with an approach that offers a balance between physical fundamentals and mathematical concepts. Exceptionally well written and abundantly illustrated, the book contains over 550 new problems-more than in any other book on the subject-along with user-friendly computational models using MATLAB. Featured topics include: * An overview of fundamental dynamics, both two- and three-dimensional * An examination of variatio.