ME101 Lecture 1
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Chapter 1 – kinematics of particles
• Today’s Objective:
• 1. Introduction to Dynamics
• 2. Basic Concepts
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What is Mechanics?
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DEFINITIONS
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NEWTON’S SECOND LAW
The acceleration of a particle is proportional to
the resultant force acting on it and in the
direction of this force.
F = ma
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UNITS
Units
Mass
Length
Time
Force
SI
U.S.
kilograms (kg)
slugs
meter (m)
foot (ft)
seconds (s)
seconds (s)
newton (N)
pound (lb)
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VECTORS
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VECTORS
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VECTORS
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VECTORS
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VECTORS
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RECTILINEAR MOTION
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RECTILINEAR MOTION
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