classical mechanics
sub-field of mechanics, which is concerned with the set of physical laws describing the motion of bodies under the action of a system of forces
analytical mechanics
formalism of mechanics based on the least action principle
molecular mechanics
use of classical mechanics to model molecular systems
central field
force field for a central force
ice-sheet dynamics
technical explanation of ice motion within large bodies of ice
kinematics
branch of physics describing the motion of objects or groups of objects without considering its cause