For the fourth edition the text has been revised throughout and outdated examples and problems have been replaced by a greater number of more recent ones. These revisions have been especially significant in the chapters on general dynamics and velocity and acceleration. In addition the inclusion of a new chapter on automatic control systems serves to introduce the student to this important topicFor students in their first year of an engineering degree or diploma courseProvided with a large number of examples and problemsCovers the variations in syllabuses and standards of the various universities, colleges, polytechnics and professional bodies