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Nawaf Al BalushiAn Introduction to the Calculus of Variations and the Principle of Stationary ActionIn 1687, Newton published his Principia Mathematica, revealing his three laws of motion along with his development of calculus. After that…Oct 24, 20221Oct 24, 20221
Nawaf Al BalushiThe Rocket Equation and its DerivationThe rocket equation is a popular scenario for learning about the conservation of linear momentum in introductory classical mechanics with…Oct 10, 20221Oct 10, 20221