Dynamics (mechanics) - Definition and Overview

In mathematics and physics, dynamics is the branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.

Elementary principles

• Variational principles and Lagrange's equations
• Two-body central force problem
• Rigid body kinematics
• rigid body dynamics
• Small oscillations
• Hamilton's equations
• Canonical transformations
• Hamilton-Jacobi Theory

Contrast (antonym) with: n./ statics and a./staticlala