Mechanics

Mechanics (Greek μηχανική) is an area of science concerned with the behavior of physical bodies when subjected to forces or displacements, and the subsequent effects of the bodies on their environment.

Description

The scientific discipline has its origins in Ancient Greece with the writings of Aristotle and Archimedes.

During the early modern period, scientists such as Khayaam, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton, laid the foundation for what is now known as classical mechanics.

It is a branch of classical physics that deals with particles that are either at rest or are moving with velocities significantly less than the speed of light.

It can also be defined as a branch of science which deals with the motion of and forces on objects.

See also

• Applied mechanics
• Biomechanics
• Dynamics
• Engineering
• Force
• Index of engineering science and mechanics articles
• Kinematics
• Kinetics
• Non-autonomous mechanics
• Physical body
• Physics
• Statics
• Wiesen Test of Mechanical Aptitude (WTMA)

External links

• Mechanics @ Wikipedia