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9780471381518

How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life, 2nd Edition

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    9780471381518

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    0471381519

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2001-01-01
  • Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

Written primarily for a one-term, undergraduate level course, this book attempts to convey an understanding and appreciation for the concepts and principles of Physics by finding them within specific objects of everyday experience. It's primary market are liberal arts students who are seeking a connection between science and the world they live in; among its many secondary markets are the growing number of institutions offering courses with scientific real-world context. These courses may also be offered to students from the Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, and other technical fields.

Table of Contents

Windsurfing
Mountain Climbing
Guitars
The Laws of Motion, Part I
1(38)
Experiment: Removing a Tablecloth from a Table
1(1)
Chapter Itinerary
2(1)
Skating
3(8)
Falling Balls
11(9)
Ramps
20(19)
Epilogue for Chapter 1
29(1)
Explanation: Removing a Tablecloth from a Table
29(1)
Chapter Summary
30(3)
Exercises
33(2)
Problems
35(1)
Cases
36(3)
The Laws of Motion, Part II
39(38)
Experiment: A Spinning Pie Dish
39(1)
Chapter Itinerary
40(1)
Seesaws
41(11)
Wheels
52(7)
Bumper Cars
59(18)
Epilogue for Chapter 2
67(1)
Explanation: A Spinning Pie Dish
68(1)
Chapter Summary
68(4)
Exercises
72(2)
Problems
74(1)
Cases
75(2)
Mechanical Objects
77(40)
Experiment: Swinging Water Overhead
77(1)
Chapter Itinerary
78(1)
Spring Scales
79(6)
Bouncing Balls
85(7)
Carousels and Roller Coasters
92(8)
Bicycles
100(7)
The Earth, Moon, and Sun
Epilogue for Chapter 3
107(1)
Explanation: Swinging Water Overhead
107(1)
Chapter Summary
107(4)
Exercises
111(2)
Problems
113(1)
Cases
113(4)
Fluids
117(28)
Experiment: A Cartesian Diver
117(1)
Chapter Itinerary
118(1)
Balloons
119(11)
Water Distribution
130(7)
Swimming and Scuba
Elevators
Epilogue for Chapter 4
137(1)
Explanation: A Cartesian Diver
137(1)
Chapter Summary
138(2)
Exercises
140(1)
Problems
141(1)
Cases
142(3)
Fluids and Motion
145(42)
Experiment: A Vortex Cannon
145(1)
Chapter Itinerary
146(1)
Garden Watering
147(9)
Balls and Frisbees
156(9)
Airplanes and Rockets
165(12)
Vacuum Cleaners
Epilogue for Chapter 5
177(1)
Explanation: A Vortex Cannon
178(1)
Chapter Summary
178(3)
Exercises
181(3)
Problems
184(1)
Cases
184(3)
Heat and Thermodynamics
187(42)
Experiment: A Ruler Thermometer
187(1)
Chapter Itinerary
188(1)
Woodstoves
189(9)
Incandescent Light Bulbs
198(7)
Air Conditioners
205(8)
Automobiles
213(12)
Clothing and Insulation
Thermometers and Thermostats
The Atmosphere
Epilogue for Chapter 6
225
Explanation: A Ruler Thermometer
220(1)
Chapter Summary
220(4)
Exercises
224(2)
Problems
226(1)
Cases
226(3)
Resonance and Mechanical Waves
229(34)
Experiment: A Singing Wineglass
229(1)
Chapter Itinerary
230(1)
Clocks
231(8)
Violins and Pipe Organs
239(8)
The Sea and Surfing
247(16)
Epilogue for Chapter 7
254(1)
Explanation: A Singing Wineglass
254(1)
Chapter Summary
255(2)
Exercises
257(2)
Cases
259(4)
Electric and Magnetic Forces
263(32)
Experiment: Moving Water Without Touching It
263(1)
Chapter Itinerary
264(1)
Electronic Air Cleaners
265(7)
Xerographic Copiers
272(9)
Magnetically Levitated Trains
281(14)
Epilogue for Chapter 8
288(1)
Explanation: Moving Water Without Touching It
289(1)
Chapter Summary
289(2)
Exercises
291(2)
Problems
293(1)
Cases
293(2)
Electrodynamics
295(32)
Experiment: A Nail and Wire Electromagnet
295(1)
Chapter Itinerary
296(1)
Flashlights
297(7)
Electric Power Distribution
304(8)
Tape Recorders
312(6)
Electric Power Generation
Electric Motors
Epilogue for Chapter 9
318(1)
Explanation: A Nail and Wire Electromagnet
318(1)
Chapter Summary
319(2)
Exercises
321(2)
Problems
323(1)
Cases
323(4)
Electronics
327(26)
Experiment: Listening to Yourself Talk
327(1)
Chapter Itinerary
328(1)
Audio Amplifiers
329(11)
Computers
340(7)
Telephones
Epilogue for Chapter 10
347(1)
Explanation: Listening to Yourself Talk
347(1)
Chapter Summary
347(2)
Exercises
349(2)
Cases
351(2)
Electromagnetic Waves
353(30)
Experiment: Boiling Water in an Ice Cup
353(1)
Chapter Itinerary
354(1)
Radio
355(7)
Television
362(8)
Microwave Ovens
370(13)
Epilogue for Chapter 11
375(1)
Explanation: Boiling Water in an Ice Cup
375(1)
Chapter Summary
375(3)
Exercises
378(1)
Problems
379(1)
Cases
379(4)
Light
383(30)
Experiment: Splitting the Colors of Sunlight
383(1)
Chapter Itinerary
384(1)
Sunlight
385(8)
Fluorescent Lamps
393(8)
Lasers
401(4)
Paint
Epilogue for Chapter 12
405(1)
Explanation: Splitting the Colors of Sunlight
405(1)
Chapter Summary
406(2)
Exercises
408(2)
Problems
410(1)
Cases
410(3)
Optics
413(26)
Experiment: Focusing Sunlight
413(1)
Chapter Itinerary
414(1)
Cameras
415(8)
Optical Recording and Communication
423(8)
Telescopes and Microscopes
Epilogue for Chapter 13
431(1)
Explanation: Focusing Sunlight
431(1)
Chapter Summary
432(2)
Exercises
434(1)
Problems
435(1)
Cases
435(4)
Modern Physics
439(30)
Experiment: Radiation Damaged Paper
439(1)
Chapter Itinerary
440(1)
Nuclear Weapons
441(11)
Medical Imaging and Radiation
452(10)
Nuclear Reactors
Epilogue for Chapter 14
462(1)
Explanation: Radiation Damaged Paper
462(1)
Chapter Summary
462(2)
Exercises
464(2)
Cases
466(3)
Phase Transitions
Water, Steam, and Ice
Water Purification
Epilogue for Chapter 15
Explanation: Melting Ice with Pressure
Chapter Summary
Exercises
Problems
Cases
Material Science
Experiment: Glue Putty
Chapter Itinerary
Kinves and Steel
Windows and Glass
Plastics
Epilogue for Chapter 16
Explanation: Glue Putty
Chapter Summary
Exercises
Problems
Cases
Chemical Physics
Experiment: Oil and Water Don't Mix
Chapter Itinerary
Oil Refineries
Laundry
Batteries
Epilogue for Chapter 17
Explanation: Oil and Water Don't Mix
Chapter Summary
Exercises
Problems
Cases
Appendices 469(8)
A Vectors
469(2)
B Units, Conversion of Units
471(2)
C Formulas of Physics
473(4)
Glossary 477(16)
Answers to Selected Problems 493(8)
Photo Credits 501(2)
Index 503

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