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Herc Hansen said:I'm using a Quantum Physics student textbook for physics at school. My class started with Kinematics and I want to know what pages I should read to better understand the topic.
Herc Hansen said:Thank you for that. Yes I live in Montreal and it is strange that they gave the book title, quantum physics even though it's not about quantum physics.
Kinematics is the branch of physics that studies the motion of objects without considering the causes of that motion.
A kinematics textbook will cover topics such as displacement, velocity, acceleration, projectile motion, circular motion, and relative motion.
To solve problems using a kinematics textbook, you will need to understand the basic equations and principles of kinematics and apply them to the given situation. It is important to carefully read and understand the problem, identify the relevant information, and choose the appropriate equation to solve for the unknown variable.
Yes, kinematics has many real-life applications, such as in sports where it is used to analyze athletes' movements and performance. It is also used in engineering to design and improve machines and structures, and in the study of celestial bodies and their motion.
Kinematics is an important foundation for understanding many other areas of physics, such as mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism. By studying the principles and equations in a kinematics textbook, you can develop a strong understanding of the fundamental concepts of physics which will help you in further studies and applications of the subject.