Classical Mechanics with Maxima

By J Wilson Mixon Jr., Todd Keene Timberlake, J. Wilson Mixon

This book guides undergraduate students in the use of Maxima--a computer algebra system--in solving problems in classical mechanics. It functions well as a supplement to a typical classical mechanics textbook.
When it comes to problems that are too difficult to solve by hand, computer algebra systems that can perform symbolic mathematical manipulations are a valuable tool. Maxima is particularly attractive in that it is open-source, multiple-platform software that students can download and install free of charge. Lessons learned and capabilities developed using Maxima are easily transferred to other, proprietary software.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493932063
• ISBN13: 9781493932061
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"