,
,An Introduction to Mechanics
For 40 years, Kleppner and Kolenkow’s classic text has introduced stu-
dents to the principles of mechanics. Now brought up-to-date, this re-
vised and improved Second Edition is ideal for classical mechanics
courses for first- and second-year undergraduates with foundation skills
in mathematics.
The book retains all the features of the first edition, including numer-
ous worked examples, challenging problems, and extensive illustrations,
and has been restructured to improve the flow of ideas. It now features
• New examples taken from recent developments, such as laser slowing
of atoms, exoplanets, and black holes
• A “Hints, Clues, and Answers” section for the end-of-chapter prob-
lems to support student learning
• A solutions manual for instructors at www.cambridge.org/kandk
d a n i e l k l e p p n e r is Lester Wolfe Professor of Physics, Emeritus, at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For his contributions to teaching
he has been awarded the Oersted Medal by the American Association
of Physics Teachers and the Lilienfeld Prize of the American Physical
Society. He has also received the Wolf Prize in Physics and the National
Medal of Science.
r o b e r t k o l e n k o w was Associate Professor of Physics at Mas-
sachusetts Institute of Technology. Renowned for his skills as a teacher,
Kolenkow was awarded the Everett Moore Baker Award for Outstanding
Teaching.
,
,An Introduction to Mechanics
For 40 years, Kleppner and Kolenkow’s classic text has introduced stu-
dents to the principles of mechanics. Now brought up-to-date, this re-
vised and improved Second Edition is ideal for classical mechanics
courses for first- and second-year undergraduates with foundation skills
in mathematics.
The book retains all the features of the first edition, including numer-
ous worked examples, challenging problems, and extensive illustrations,
and has been restructured to improve the flow of ideas. It now features
• New examples taken from recent developments, such as laser slowing
of atoms, exoplanets, and black holes
• A “Hints, Clues, and Answers” section for the end-of-chapter prob-
lems to support student learning
• A solutions manual for instructors at www.cambridge.org/kandk
d a n i e l k l e p p n e r is Lester Wolfe Professor of Physics, Emeritus, at
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For his contributions to teaching
he has been awarded the Oersted Medal by the American Association
of Physics Teachers and the Lilienfeld Prize of the American Physical
Society. He has also received the Wolf Prize in Physics and the National
Medal of Science.
r o b e r t k o l e n k o w was Associate Professor of Physics at Mas-
sachusetts Institute of Technology. Renowned for his skills as a teacher,
Kolenkow was awarded the Everett Moore Baker Award for Outstanding
Teaching.
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