Engineering mechanics is the branch of physics that deals with forces and motion. It can be divided into statics, which studies bodies at rest and the equilibrium of forces on them, and dynamics, which studies the motion of bodies under forces. Some topics covered are forces, structures, friction, energy, centers of mass, and the motion of particles and rigid bodies. Engineering mechanics provides foundations for fields like civil, mechanical, aerospace and biomedical engineering by developing analytical and problem-solving skills and understanding physical behavior.