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Lecture
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This lecture covers the study of motion in a uniformly translating reference frame, focusing on the Galilean transformation. It discusses the relationship between position, velocity, and acceleration of a point in different reference frames, as well as the vectors of position, velocity, and acceleration. The lecture also explores the limitations of the Galilean transformation, emphasizing the importance of inertial reference frames. Concepts such as extensive and intensive quantities, mass, Newton's laws, and the concept of inertia are explained in detail. The instructor provides insights into the principles of mechanics, illustrating how they apply to systems in motion.