Physics for technology

This text provides an introduction to the important physics underpinning current technologies, highlighting key concepts in areas that include linear and rotational motion, energy, work, power, heat, temperature, fluids, waves, and magnetism. This revision reflects the latest technology advances, fr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nichols, Daniel H.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL CRC Press 2019
Edition:Second edition
Series:Textbook series in physical sciences
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This text provides an introduction to the important physics underpinning current technologies, highlighting key concepts in areas that include linear and rotational motion, energy, work, power, heat, temperature, fluids, waves, and magnetism. This revision reflects the latest technology advances, from smart phones to the Internet of Things, and all kinds of sensors. The author also provides more modern worked examples with useful appendices and laboratories for hands-on practice. There are also two brand new chapters covering sensors as well as electric fields and electromagnetic radiation as applied to current technologies
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:410 pages illustrations
ISBN:9781351207256