Bloomfield, Louis A.
How Things Work
The Physics of Everyday Life
  4. Edition - January 2009
57.90 Euro
2009. 632 Pages, Softcover
- Handbook/Reference Book -
ISBN-10: 0-470-22399-5
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-22399-4 - John Wiley & Sons
Short description
How Things Work uses familiar objects to introduce basic physics concepts, demonstrating the excitement and relevance to professionals in a variety of technical fields. Because its structure is defined by real-life examples, this book explores concepts as they're needed and then revisits them later on when they reappear in other objects. It integrates case studies throughout the chapters to easily convey an understanding and appreciation for physics. For example, discussions of skating, falling balls, and bumper cars are included to explain the Laws of Motion. Air conditioners and automobiles are used to explore thermodynamics. Engineers, architects, and professionals in other technical fields will benefit from the material that connects science to our everyday world.
From the contents
Chapter 1 - The Laws of Motion, Part I
Chapter 2 - The Laws of Motion, Part II
Chapter 3 - Mechanical Objects, Part I
Chapter 4 - Mechanical Objects Part II
Chapter 5 - Fluids
Chapter 6 - Fluids and Motion
Chapter 7 - Heat and Phase Transitions
Chapter 8 - Thermodynamics
Chapter 9 - Resonance and Mechanical Waves
Chapter 10 - Electricity
Chapter 11 - Magnetism and Electrodynamics
Chapter 12 - Electronics
Chapter 13 - Electromagnetic Waves
Chapter 14 - Light
Chapter 15 - Optics
Chapter 16 - Modern Physics
Appendices
A. Vectors
B. Units, Conversion of Units
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