Mechanics, Heat, and the Human Body
Pearson (Verlag)
978-0-13-922816-2 (ISBN)
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For one-semester, introductory-level courses in Applied Physics. Especially well-suited for students preparing to study Occupational or Physical Therapy.
This unique introduction to physics for students who are particularly interested in the human body covers a limited number of distinct physics topics (related to mechanics and heat) in great depth and with many examples and problems that relate directly to specific functions and characteristics of the human body.
Acknowledgements.
Preface.
Introduction.
1. Linear Motion and Force.
Motion. Force. Vectors. Newton's Second Law. Centripetal Force. Momentum and Impulse.
2. Angular Motion and Torque.
Angular Motion. Torque: Introduction. Mechanical Advantage.
3. Heat and Energy.
Introduction to Heat and Energy. Mechanical Energy. Conservation of Energy. Internal Energy. Chemical Energy. Measurement of the rate of energy consumption. Elastic Energy. Nuclear Energy. Thermal Energy and Efficiency. Thermal Energy Related to Change in Temperature. Latent Heat. Thermal Energy Transfer.
Appendix 1: Conversion Factors.
Appendix 2: Scientific Notation.
Appendix 3: Significant Figures.
Appendix 4: Mathematical Prefixes.
Appendix 5: Solving Word Problems.
Appendix 6: Algebra.
Appendix 7: Trigonometry.
Appendix 8: Reasonable Values for Physical Quantities, as Used in the Text.
Appendix 9: Anatomy.
Bibliography.
Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 28.8.2001 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 232 mm |
| Gewicht | 363 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie ► Rehabilitation |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Angewandte Physik | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-13-922816-0 / 0139228160 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-13-922816-2 / 9780139228162 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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