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Definition of Newtonian mechanics
1. Noun. The branch of mechanics based on Newton's laws of motion.
Definition of Newtonian mechanics
1. Noun. (physics) early classical mechanics as propounded by Isaac Newton, especially that based on his laws of motion and theory of gravity ¹
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Newtonian Mechanics
Literary usage of Newtonian mechanics
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Topics in the Geometric Theory of Integrable Mechanical Systems by Robert Hermann (1984)
"KINETIC AND POTENTIAL ENERGY IN Newtonian mechanics In preparation for the study
of “energy” in electromagnetic theory, let us review its place in Newtonian ..."
2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1914)
"The human race, in its present state of existence, will thus continue to conform
to the laws of Newtonian mechanics; but we must be prepared for an early ..."
3. A Budget of Paradoxes by Augustus De Morgan (1915)
"An attack on the Newtonian mechanics; revolution by gravitation demonstrably
impossible; much to be said for the earth being the immovable center. ..."
4. Content Area Reading: A Heuristic Approach by Anthony V. Manzo, Ula Casale Manzo (1990)
"Impetus Theory A central point to be made is that the medieval impetus theory is
incompatible with Newtonian mechanics in several fundamental ways. ..."
5. Gravitation Versus Relativity: A Non-technical Explanation of the by Charles Lane Poor, Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin (1922)
"... appear from present evidence that electric and magnetic fields increase or
diminish appreciably the value of the results given by Newtonian mechanics. ..."
6. Summarized Proceedings ... and a Directory of Members (1906)
"... such a generalized mechanics is a task for the immediate future It is perhaps
too early to say at present what form this non- Newtonian mechanics will ..."
7. Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for by American Philosophical Society (1920)
"... the sun as focus," and this statement expresses very distinctly the failure
of the Newtonian mechanics to account for all known physical phenomena. ..."
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