1. Read the textbook chapters as indicated, and try suggested problems, they should serve as a reasonable approach to the topic.
2. Compare your solutions (after they are completed) to other students.
3. When stuck, ask the professor detailed questions. Points 2 and 3 will help you learn to overcome problems yourself, instead of depending upon others.
4. It is not recommended until all else fails, but books may be found in the library or purchased. If you decide to use another source, read a few problems in any book you are considering to make sure they suit your style.
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Hibbeler, R.C., Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics, 6th edition, MacMillan Publishing Co., New York, USA, 1992.
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