Classical dynamics of particles and systems.

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• godelski · Oct 12, 2016 · Recommends

  There is a classical mechanics missing in the grad school section. One of the primary books used is by Goldstein. I also recommend Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems by Marion and Thornton. As was mentioned in another post Linear Algebra is a must, and I think David Lay's book is a great one to start with. As the author mentions, to learn physics you MUST DO PROBLEMS.…

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• VT-Business · May 21, 2025 · Recommends

  …Dynamics by Meriam and Kraige - Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics by Beer and Johnston - Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics by Meriam and Kraige - Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics by R.C. Hibbeler - Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems by Thornton and Marion

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• gjstein · Dec 28, 2019 · Mentions

  …real-world take on the ideals put forth in "Getting to Yes". I also studied Physics in College and my course on Classical Mechanics was really the impetus to continue down that path for a while. Textbook was "Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems" by Thornton and Marion.

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• randlet · Jul 9, 2014 · Mentions

  We used a combination of Goldstein (a classic as another poster pointed out) and Marion & Thornton's Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems (which was good but not great).

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• Steuard · Aug 2, 2018 · Mentions

  …this, but haven't taught out of it. Comprehensive.] Intermediate Classical Dynamics: (I haven't taught this one!) * ?Classical Mechanics, by John Taylor: I've heard very good things about this one. [* Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems, by Thornton and Marion: I learned out of it. It was fine.] Intermediate Electromagnetism: * Introduction to Electrodynamics, by David Griffiths: Truly excellent introduction to analysis of electric…

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