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Dynamics is a branch of classical mechanics that studies forces and their effects on motion, divided into kinematics and kinetics. Kinematics analyzes motion parameters like displacement and velocity without considering forces, while kinetics relates motion to the forces acting on bodies. The document also covers the equations and principles governing both particle and rigid body dynamics, emphasizing their applications in mechanical design and analysis.

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Introduction to Dynamics: Kinematics and Kinetics of Particles and Rigid

Bodies

Overview of Dynamics
Dynamics is a branch of classical mechanics concerned with the study of forces and their
effects on motion. It is divided into two primary subfields: kinematics, which describes
motion without considering its causes, and kinetics, which examines the relationship
between motion and the forces affecting it.

Kinematics
Kinematics focuses on the geometric aspects of motion, analyzing parameters such as
displacement, velocity, and acceleration without reference to the forces involved.

Kinematics of Particles
Displacement (s): The change in position of a particle.
Velocity (v): The rate of change of displacement with respect to time.
Acceleration (a): The rate of change of velocity with respect to time.

For rectilinear motion:


v = ds/dt
a = dv/dt = d²s/dt²

For uniformly accelerated motion:


v = v₀ + at
s = s₀ + v₀t + ½at²
v² = v₀² + 2a(s - s₀)

Kinematics of Rigid Bodies


Rigid body kinematics involves analyzing bodies that do not deform under motion.

Types of motion:
- Translational Motion: All points in the body move along parallel paths.
- Rotational Motion: The body rotates about a fixed axis.
- General Plane Motion: A combination of translation and rotation in a plane.

Angular kinematic quantities:


- Angular Displacement (θ): The angle through which a body has rotated.
- Angular Velocity (ω): The rate of change of angular displacement.
- Angular Acceleration (α): The rate of change of angular velocity.
Kinetics
Kinetics examines the relationship between the motion of bodies and the forces acting upon
them.

Kinetics of Particles
Newton’s Second Law:
F = ma

Work-Energy Principle: The work done by all forces equals the change in kinetic energy.
Impulse-Momentum Principle: The impulse of a force equals the change in momentum.

Kinetics of Rigid Bodies


For rigid bodies, kinetics involves both translational and rotational motion.

Equations:
- Translational: ∑F = ma_G
- Rotational: ∑M_G = I_Gα

Where:
∑F = net external forces, m = mass, a_G = acceleration of center of mass,
∑M_G = net moment about center of mass, I_G = moment of inertia, α = angular acceleration.

Euler's Laws for Rigid Body Motion


- First Law: The rate of change of linear momentum equals the net external force.
- Second Law: The rate of change of angular momentum equals the net external moment.

Applications and Importance


Understanding dynamics is critical in:
- Mechanical system design
- Vehicle motion prediction
- Structural analysis
- Physical system simulation

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