Basic physics : notes for traffic crash investigators and reconstructionists : an introduction for some a review for others / by R.W. Rivers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rivers, R. W. (Robert W.), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Traffic accident investigation--Mathematics.

Traffic accident investigation.

Traffic accidents--Mathematical models.

Traffic accidents.

Automobiles--Dynamics.

Automobiles.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (140 p.)

Place of Publication:

Springfield, Illinois : Charles C Thomas Publisher, Ltd., 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The purpose of this book is to bring to the student an understanding of the basic physics involved not only in traffic crash investigation and reconstruction but also in crimes or other incidents where the movement of objects or persons is involved. The range of topics included are those considered to be fundamental and which best serve the purposes of illustrating the methods and procedures vital as an introduction to physics. Essentials of the subject as related to vehicle motion are stressed. The mathematics used is kept simple and in straightforward, easy-to-understand language. Comments a

Contents:

BASIC PHYSICS; CONTENTS; Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS; Chapter 2 MEASUREMENTS IN PHYSICS; Chapter 3 GRAVITY, MASS AND WEIGHT; Chapter 4 MOTION; Chapter 5 WORK; Chapter 6 POWER; Chapter 7 ENERGY; Chapter 8 FORCE; Chapter 9 FRICTION; Chapter 10 MOMENTUM; Chapter 11 PRESSURE AND FORCE MULTIPLIERS; INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-398-08404-1

OCLC:

662258958