General Physics - Couverture souple

Sternheim, Morton M.; Kane, Joseph W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0471809063 ISBN 13 : 9780471809067

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1986

Synopsis

This adaptation of Kane and Sternheim's Physics, 2nd Edition, is an introduction to physics for science majors with some background in calculus. It features outstanding illustrations, provides biological applications to physics problems, readily identifiable units, historical sketches, and many practical examples. Also covered are important topics such as motion in a straight line, motion in two dimensions, Newton's laws of motion, statics, circular motion, elastic properties of materials, thermal properties of matter, viscous fluid flow, cohesive forces in liquids, direct currents, nuclear physics, and more.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Introduces physics to science students with a wide range of interests. Unlike many other physics texts, the coverage and emphasis here is influenced by the specific needs of science majors, including those in the life sciences, and thus treats topics such as geometric optics, mechanics of fluids and acoustics. The derivative is introduced in Chapter One and integrals are used sparingly until electricity and magnetism are covered. Entire chapters are devoted to applications of physics covering subjects such as nerve conduction, ionizing radiation and nuclear magnetic resonance, demonstrating the widespread utility of physics and the unity of science. To aid in comprehension, calculations involving calculus are carried out with a good deal of detail and discussion. Each chapter features a checklist of terms to define or explain as well as problems and exercises. Additional problems and exercises are located in the Supplementary Topics section.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 1986
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471809063
• ISBN 13: 9780471809067
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 784
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible