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physics-mechanics

Solve classical mechanics problems including kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, and rotational dynamics.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#physics#momentum#mechanics#dynamics#kinematics#energy#rotational motion
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill physics-mechanics
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Skill: physics-mechanics
Source: https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge/tree/main/skills/physics-mechanics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill physics-mechanics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides computational tools to solve a wide range of classical mechanics problems, from basic kinematics to rotational dynamics and simple harmonic motion, eliminating the need for manual calculations and complex derivations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Kinematics Calculations: Solves for unknown variables in constant acceleration motion and projectile trajectories.
  • Newton's Laws Application: Calculates normal forces, friction, and acceleration based on applied forces.
  • Energy and Momentum Conservation: Computes work, kinetic energy, potential energy, momentum, and analyzes collisions.
  • Rotational Dynamics: Determines torque, moment of inertia, and angular momentum.
  • Simple Harmonic Motion: Analyzes spring-mass systems and pendulums.
  • Use Case: A student struggling with a projectile motion problem can input the launch speed and angle to get the range, maximum height, and time of flight instantly.

Quick Start

Use the physics-mechanics skill to calculate the range, max height, and time of flight for a projectile launched at 50 m/s at an angle of 30 degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions about physics-mechanics

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I calculate projectile motion range and maximum height?▼

To calculate projectile motion, input the launch speed and angle to instantly compute the range, maximum height, and total time of flight for any trajectory. The tool handles constant-acceleration kinematics automatically without manual derivations.

Can I use this to solve conservation of energy and momentum collision problems?▼

Yes, you can solve conservation of energy and momentum problems by computing work, kinetic energy, potential energy, and momentum values. The tool analyzes collisions directly to determine post-impact velocities and energy transfer.

What's the best way to calculate torque and angular momentum for rotational dynamics?▼

The best way to calculate rotational dynamics is to input your system parameters to directly compute torque, moment of inertia, and angular momentum. It eliminates complex manual derivations for rotational motion analysis.

Does this tool handle simple harmonic motion for springs and pendulums?▼

Yes, it handles simple harmonic motion by analyzing both spring-mass systems and pendulums. You input the physical parameters to compute oscillation characteristics without manual calculation.

How do I solve for friction and normal forces using Newton's laws?▼

To solve Newton's laws problems, input the applied forces to calculate normal forces, friction, and resulting acceleration. The tool performs force analysis with friction automatically for static and dynamic scenarios.

What classical mechanics problems can I solve without manual calculations?▼

You can solve kinematics, Newton's laws applications, work-energy theorem problems, momentum conservation, rotational dynamics, and simple harmonic motion. It covers constant acceleration, projectile trajectories, collisions, torque, and pendulum oscillations.

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