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Dynamics (mechanics)

In mathematics and physics, dynamics is the branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.

Elementary Principles

Variational principles and Lagrange's equations
Two-body central force problem
Rigid body kinematics
Rigid body dynamics
Small oscillations
Hamilton's equations
Canonical transformations
Hamilton-Jacobi Theory

Contrast (antonym) with: n./ statics and a./static

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