Classical mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with the motion of objects and the forces acting upon them. It provides the foundational principles that describe how objects move in response to forces, as formulated by Isaac Newton in his laws of motion. This field encompasses various concepts such as kinematics, which studies motion without considering its causes, and dynamics, which focuses on the forces that produce motion. Classical mechanics is essential for understanding everyday phenomena, from the trajectory of a thrown ball to the orbits of planets in our solar system.