The applied dynamics textbook for intermediate physics students covers fundamental concepts such as multibody, mechatronic and nonlinear dynamics, and uses tools such as virtual power and Lagrange's equations to explore robotic systems, magnetic bearings, aerospace dynamics and MEMS. Moon (mechanical and aerospace engineering, Cornell U.) has written this book based on his course on Intermediate Dynamics, and he employs numerous examples, exercises and graphics to help students solve the most cogent dynamics problems in the field. A tutorial on the use of the MATLAB and Mathematica software programs to solve these problems is also included in this newly revised second edition. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)