Engineering Introductory book for mechanics of machines?

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The discussion focuses on the complexities of learning kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies, specifically addressing topics such as relative velocity, acceleration methods, and the dynamics of rigid links, including gears and cams. A participant expresses difficulty with a specific textbook, suggesting alternatives like "Concepts of Physics-1" by H.C. Verma and "ABC of Physics," both available on Amazon, as potentially more accessible resources for understanding these concepts.
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Topics covered include links, mechanisms, Kinematics of rigid bodies : Relative Velocity and Acceleration method, Instantaneous Centre Method, Dynamics of Rigid Links, Gears, Cams etc

I cuurently have this book : http://www.amazon.com/dp/0195154525/?tag=pfamazon01-20

and find it very difficult to learn.
 
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You can try"Concepts of Physics-1" by H.C.Verma or " ABC of physics" . This are all available in amazon.
 

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