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Lecture
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This lecture covers the fundamental concepts of mechanics, including scalar and vector quantities, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, geometric constraints, Newton's laws applications, work, power, energy, equilibrium, stability, collisions, moment of a force, central motion, Kepler's laws, and modeling physical systems. The course aims to develop a systematic approach to problem-solving, mathematical modeling, and understanding the limitations of theories. It also emphasizes the importance of dimensional analysis, orders of magnitude, and approximations in physics.