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Newtonian mechanics discusses the movement of classical bodies under the influence of forces by applying Newton’s three laws. For more general concepts, use [classical-mechanics]. For Newton’s description of gravity, use [newtonian-gravity].

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Is there a definition of force?

Many physical science and introductory physics texts define a force as a push or pull on an object. While I have often thought this possibly too simple, it actually works pretty well. I have personall …
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About vector form of friction

That is a great observation regarding the vector nature of friction that is not treated in the text; however; the notation in the book is strictly correct. Since the equation in the book does not incl …
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Are principle of Conservation of energy and principle of conservation of momentum consequenc...

Using Newton's Laws as a starting point, they are a consequence. Actually, Newton spoke in terms of momentum. Newton's 2nd Law actually says that force is equal to the change in momentum over time (wh …
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