RealTime Physics
Active Learning Laboratories
1st Edition
Published on 1. January 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-471-12965-3 (ISBN)
Description
This computer-based lab manual contains experiments in mechanics, thermodynamics, E&M, and optics using hardware and software designed to enhance readers' understanding of calculus-based physics concepts. It uses an active learning cycle, including concept overviews, hypothesis-testing, prediction-making, and investigations.
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Edition
1., Aufl.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 27.6 cm
Width: 21.5 cm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1535 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-12965-3 (9780471129653)
Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction to Motion. Changing Motion. Force and Motion. Combining Forces. Force, Mass, and Acceleration. Gravitational Forces. Passive Forces and Newton's Laws. One-Dimensional Collision. Newton's Third Law and Conservation of Momentum. Two-Dimensional Motion (Projectile Motion). Work and Energy. Conservation of Energy. HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS. Introduction to Heat and Temperature. Energy Transfer and Temperature Change. Heat Transfer. The First Law of Thermodynamics. The Ideal Gas Law. Heat Engines.