Simplified Classical Mechanics, Volume 2 (Second Edition): Gravity and the conservation laws

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Gregory A DiLisi (John Carroll University, Ohio, USA)

Simplified Classical Mechanics, Volume 2 (Second Edition)

Gravity and the conservation laws

Gregory A DiLisi (John Carroll University, Ohio, USA)

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Institute of Physics Publishing
30 September 2025

Classical mechanics; Electricity, electromagnetism & magnetism; Mathematical physics

Series: IOP ebooks

Simplified Classical Mechanics, Second Edition, Volume II: Gravity and Conservation Laws, picks up where Volume I ended. First, Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation is examined and the concept of the “gravitational field” is introduced. Next, conserved quantities (i.e., quantities that do not change over time) are introduced and added to a repertoire of problem-solving strategies. Next, rotational motion is examined―instead of limiting one’s analysis to the motion of objects moving in a straight line, objects which rotate, spin, and tumble can now be analyzed. Finally, the volume concludes with a look forward to electricity and magnetism.

Key Features:

Presents complex physics with simplified mathematics (Conceptual and algebra-based with little of the calculus-based elements. Emphasis on both concepts (conceptual) and problem-solving (algebra-based) but do not calculus-based number-crunching.)

Like conceptual physics books, each chapter contains an anticipatory set which carries the reader through the chapter. Each of the chapter’s topics ties back to this anticipatory set. This includes simple everyday situations and lead the reader to conclude that he/she could have solved these problems with very logical and common-sense techniques.

Each chapter develops a problem-solving strategy and focuses on examples that demonstrate this strategy.

The scope and sequence of the book adheres to current educational best practices with each chapter containing a “Getting Ready” section (with “Anticipatory Set,” “Objective” and “Purpose” sub-sections), a “Giving Information” section (with “Instructional Input,” “Modeling” and “Checking for Understanding” sub-sections), and a “Keeping Information” section (with “Closure,” “Independent Practice” and “Peer Teaching” sub-sections).

Improved images and drawings to illustrate problems.

By: Gregory A DiLisi (John Carroll University Ohio USA)
Imprint: Institute of Physics Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 790g
ISBN: 9780750363983
ISBN 10: 0750363983
Series: IOP ebooks
Pages: 330
Publication Date: 30 September 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gregory A. DiLisi earned his Bachelor of Science degree, with distinction, from Cornell University in Applied and Engineering Physics. He then earned his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Case Western Reserve University in Condensed Matter Experimental Physics. He is currently a Professor at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio, where he has held appointments in two departments―physics and education. As an experimental physicist, he specializes in liquid crystals and complex fluids with publications appearing in peer-reviewed journals such as: Journal de Physique II, Liquid Crystals, Microgravity Science and Technology, and Physical Review A. His research focuses on the viscoelastic properties and surface interactions of oligomeric liquid crystals as well as the stability of liquid bridges as they shift from micro- to hyper-gravity environments. In the area of science education, his research focuses on two areas: First, developing problem-solving strategies and team-building skills in undergraduate engineering and science students, and second, using case studies as a pedagogical approach to teaching introductory physics courses. In these areas, he has publications appearing in peer-reviewed journals such as: The Journal of College Science Teaching, The Journal of STEM Education: Innovation and Research, and The Physics Teacher. He was chosen to be the Ohio Educator Fellow for both of NASA’s Stardust and Cassini space probes and serves as a consultant to numerous educational outreach initiatives. He has authored over thirty peer-reviewed journal articles, seven books, and is an international speaker, having presented at numerous scientific and educational conferences.