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An Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics, Energy, and Power – With Examples from Motorsports
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of physics through the lens of a gearhead. Your hands-on experience with tuning cars or motorcycles provides an unparalleled advantage in understanding physics: it turns your garage into a practical physics lab. “Physics for Gearheads” bridges the gap between your automotive passion and scientific curiosity. If you can comprehend the intricacies of a car, you can surely grasp the principles of physics.
Whether you’re aiming to boost your engine’s horsepower, achieve greater fuel efficiency, or shave seconds off your lap time on the track, physics can illuminate the path to your goal. “Physics for Gearheads” goes beyond merely deciphering physics in an accessible language. It offers a roadmap on how to harness the power of physics to your advantage.
Please note: “Physics for Gearheads” is designed to empower the reader to navigate comfortably in both SI and British Engineering units.
Table of Contents:
1. A Warm-Up Lap
2. Kinematics Basics
3. Kinematics Applications
4. Dynamics Basics
5. Forces
6. Dynamics Applications
7. Torque, Force Resolution, and 2-D Vectors
8. Angular Dynamics Basics
9. Angular Dynamics Applications
10. Dynamics in a Plane Basics
11. Dynamics in a Plane Applications
12. Energy Basics
13. Energy Applications
14. Power Basics
15. Power Applications
16. Statics and Quasi-Statics Basics
17. Statics and Quasi-Statics Applications
Randy Beikmann is an accomplished automotive engineer at the pinnacle of the industry. His love for physics is infectious and through his expert tutelage, what once seemed daunting about physics becomes engagingly intuitive. Enjoy the ride with “Physics for Gearheads”.