Classical mechanics, as it will be presented in this course, is essentially based on the ideas of Isaac Newton (hence the nickname "Newtonian mechanics"). This mechanics is based on the Newtonian model, in which any physical system can be thought of as a collection of material points that exert forces on each other. Our understanding of the world necessarily comes from the knowledge Classical mechanics, as it will be presented in this course, is essentially based on the ideas of Isaac Newton (hence the nickname "Newtonian mechanics"). This mechanics is based on the Newtonian model, in which any physical system can be thought of as a collection of material points that exert forces on each other. Our understanding of the world necessarily comes from the knowledge of