Understanding Motion

Classical mechanics is the foundation of physics, describing how objects move under the influence of forces. It covers everything from falling apples to orbiting planets.

Key Concepts

• Newton's Laws of Motion: The building blocks for predicting how objects behave.
• Work, Energy, and Power: How energy is transferred and transformed.
• Conservation Laws: Energy and momentum are not lost, only changed in form.

Real-World Impact

From car safety designs to predicting the motion of satellites, classical mechanics is everywhere.

Simple Equations

The most basic equation is Newton's second law: \( F = ma \), where force equals mass times acceleration.