What's the difference between Mechanics, Dynamics and Kinematics?

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Mechanics is divided into three main subfields: Statics, Kinematics, and Dynamics. Statics focuses on bodies at rest and their properties, such as mass and inertia. Kinematics studies the motion of objects, emphasizing concepts like velocity and acceleration. Dynamics examines the effects of forces on the motion of objects, incorporating terms like torque and work. Understanding these distinctions is essential for grasping the principles of classical mechanics.
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Mechanics, Dynamics and Kinematics?
Just wondering, been asking myself this for a while, so I thought I'd post it.
Thx for any replies already.
 
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Antimatter said:
Mechanics, Dynamics and Kinematics?
Just wondering, been asking myself this for a while, so I thought I'd post it.
Thx for any replies already.

Mechanics,classical mechanics that is,comprises 3 big subtheories:
1.Statiscs.Describes the properties of bodies that do not interact.E.g.it calculates mass center coordinates,inertia moments,volumes,surfaces of bodies.Its notions are:mass,volume,mass density,moment of inertia...
2.Kinematics.In general kinematics studies movement.Its notions include "coordinate","velocity","speed","acceleration","momentum","kinetic energy","angular momentum"...
3.Dynamics means evolution under the influence of forces.The key-word is 'force' and notions which include "force":torque,potential (enertgy),work,(mechanical) power...

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