Classical Mechanics

  1. Static Equilibrium and Elasticity
    1. Conditions for Equilibrium
      1. First Condition
        1. Net Force is Zero
          1. Vector Sum of Forces
          2. Second Condition
            1. Net Torque is Zero
              1. Choice of Rotation Axis
              2. Stability of Equilibrium
                1. Stable Equilibrium
                  1. Unstable Equilibrium
                    1. Neutral Equilibrium
                  2. Center of Gravity
                    1. Definition and Calculation
                      1. Relationship to Center of Mass
                      2. Applications to Stability
                        1. Tipping Conditions
                          1. Base of Support
                        2. Problem-Solving in Statics
                          1. Free-Body Diagrams for Extended Objects
                            1. Choice of Coordinate Systems
                              1. Systematic Solution Methods
                              2. Elastic Properties of Solids
                                1. Stress and Strain
                                  1. Definitions and Types
                                    1. Normal Stress
                                      1. Shear Stress
                                      2. Strain Measurements
                                        1. Linear Strain
                                          1. Shear Strain
                                        2. Young's Modulus
                                          1. Tensile and Compressive Stress
                                            1. Elastic Modulus Definition
                                            2. Shear Modulus
                                              1. Shear Stress and Deformation
                                                1. Rigidity Modulus
                                                2. Bulk Modulus
                                                  1. Volume Stress and Compression
                                                    1. Compressibility
                                                    2. Elastic Limit and Plastic Deformation
                                                      1. Hooke's Law Range
                                                        1. Yield Strength
                                                          1. Ultimate Strength

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