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100 1 $aLevi, Mark,$d1951-
245 14 $aThe mathematical mechanic :$busing physical reasoning to solve problems /$cMark Levi.
260 $aPrinceton, N.J. :$bPrinceton University Press,$cc2009.
300 $aviii, 186 p. :$bill. ;$c25 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 183-184) and index.
505 0 $aThe Pythagorean theorem -- Minima and maxima -- Inequalities by electric shorting -- Center of mass : proofs and solutions -- Geometry and motion -- Computing integrals using mechanics -- The Euler-Lagrange equation via stretched springs -- Lenses, telescopes, and Hamiltonian mechanics -- A bicycle wheel and the Gauss-Bonnet theorem -- Complete variables made simple(r) -- Physical background.
520 $aIn this delightful book, Levi turns math and physics upside down, revealing how physics can simplify proofs and lead to quicker solutions and new theorems, and how physical solutions can illustrate why results are true in ways lengthy mathematical calculations never can.
650 0 $aProblem solving.
650 0 $aMathematical physics.
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