Mechanics, Heat, and the Human Body An Introduction to Physics

Name: Mechanics, Heat, and the Human Body An Introduction to Physics
Price: 6.75 USD
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ISBN: 9780139228162

ISBN-10: 0139228160

ISBN-13: 9780139228162

Edition: 2001

Authors: Howard D. Goldick

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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.

Book details

List price: $95.60
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 10/13/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Preface


Introduction



Linear Motion and Force


Motion


Force


Vectors


Newton's Second Law


Centripetal Force


Momentum and Impulse



Angular Motion and Torque


Angular Motion


Torque: Introduction


Mechanical Advantage



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



Conversion Factors



Scientific Notation



Significant Figures



Mathematical Prefixes



Solving Word Problems



Algebra



Trigonometry



Reasonable Values for Physical Quantities, as Used in the Text



Anatomy


Bibliography


Index