Introductory Mechanics

BSCS 04th Section A

Mechanics?
• Mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with the motion and
forces that act on objects.

It is one of the oldest and most fundamental areas of physics, and it

underpins much of our understanding of the natural world.

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Sub Fields of Mechanics:
• Classical Mechanics
• Quantum Mechanics

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Classical & Quantum Mechanics
• Classical mechanics deals with the motion of macroscopic objects.
• quantum mechanics deals with the behavior of subatomic particles

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Areas of Classical Mechanics
• Kinematics
• Dynamics
• Statics

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Kinematics
• Deals with the description of motion, without reference to the forces
causing the motion.
• In kinematics, we study quantities such as position, velocity,
acceleration, and time

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Dynamics
• Dynamics deals with the forces that cause motion.
• In dynamics, we study the relationships between forces, mass, and
motion, such as Newton's laws of motion.

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Statics
• Statics deals with objects that are not moving or are in equilibrium,
where the forces acting on an object are balanced.

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 Applications in Computer
Sciences

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Applications in Computer Science
• Computer Graphics and Simulation.

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How: CS and Mechanics?
• Computer graphics involves the creation, manipulation, and display of
images using computers.
• to create realistic simulations of physical systems, such as the
behavior of fluids or the motion of objects, knowledge of mechanics is
essential.
• Example, a physics engine used in a video game or simulation would
require an understanding of Newton's laws of motion and other
mechanics concepts in order to simulate the movement and
interaction of objects accurately.

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How: CS and Mechanics?
• Mechanics is also used in robotics, where robots are designed to
move and interact with their environment in a way that is similar to
how humans and animals move.
• Understanding mechanics allows engineers to design robots that can
move and perform tasks in a way that is efficient and effective.

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How: CS and Mechanics?
• Mechanics is also used in the design and analysis of structures, such
as buildings and bridges.
• Computer-aided design (CAD) software is used to model and simulate
the behavior of these structures under different loads and conditions,
and knowledge of mechanics is essential for accurate simulation and
analysis.

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Conclusion:
• In summary, mechanics concepts are essential for computer scientists
working in fields such as computer graphics, simulation, robotics, and
structural engineering.
• By applying mechanics principles, computer scientists can create more
accurate and realistic simulations and designs that accurately capture
the behavior of physical systems.

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Mechanics Concepts in Computer Science
• Physics-based simulations in video games and movies
• Collision detection in physics engines
• Trajectory prediction in robotics
• Motion planning in autonomous vehicles
• Predictive analytics for financial markets
• Social network analysis
• Machine learning algorithms for anomaly detection
• Image recognition and object detection in computer vision

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Mechanics Concepts in Computer Science
• Robotics and automation
• Dynamic optimization in machine learning
• Network control in computer networks
• Cyber-physical systems
• Quantum computing
• Quantum cryptography
• Quantum sensing and metrology
• Quantum machine learning

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