What is Newtonian Mechanics?
Newtonian mechanics, also known as classical mechanics, is the study of the motion of bodies under the influence of a system of forces. It is named after Sir Isaac Newton and his laws of motion, which are the foundation for classical physics.
Key Concepts
- First Law: An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force.
- Second Law: The force acting on an object is equal to the mass of that object times its acceleration (F = ma).
- Third Law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.