Table of Contents
Physics for Gearheads by Randy Beikmann

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Contents

• A Word to the Reader

1. A Warm-Up Lap
   Getting Up to Speed
2. Kinematics Basics
   Straight-Line Motion
3. Kinematics Applications
   Straight-Line Motion in Vehicles and Mechanisms, and Racing Strategy
4. Dynamics Basics
   Forces, Mass, and Acceleration
5. Forces
   Agents of Change
6. Dynamics Applications
   Forces and Motion in Vehicles and Mechanisms
7. Torque, Force Resolution, and 2-D Vectors
   Basic Use of Vectors in a Plane
8. Angular Dynamics Basics
   Torques, Rotational Inertia, and Angular Acceleration
9. Angular Dynamics Applications
   Driving Mechanisms; Converting Between Torque and Force
10. Dynamics in a Plane Basics
    Forces, Moments, and Motion in Two Dimensions
11. Dynamics in a Plane Applications
    Dealing with Changes in Direction
12. Energy Basics
    Work, Motion, and Heat, and the First Law of Thermodynamics
13. Energy Applications
    Energy Balance and Conversion, and the Second Law of Thermodynamics
14. Power Basics
    Getting Work Done
15. Power Applications
    Power Production and Utilization, and Energy Efficiency
16. Statics and Quasi-Statics Basics
    Center of Gravity Location, Weight Distribution, and Load Transfer
17. Statics and Quasi-Statics Applications
    Contact Forces, CGs of Assemblies, and Vehicle Design for Maximum Performance

• Appendix 1
  Units and Conversions
• Appendix 2
  Greek Letters and Pronunciations
• Appendix 3
  Math Reference
• Appendix 4
  Symbols
• Appendix 5
  Selected Derivations
• Appendix 6
  Glossary
• Index
• References and Recommended Reading