Physics—Problems, Solutions, and Computer Calculations : Vol. 1 Mechanics, Properties of Matter, and Heat / by Wan Muhamad Saridan Wan Hassan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wan Hassan, Wan Muhamad Saridan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physics.

Mechanics.

Mathematical physics.

Classical and Continuum Physics.

Classical Mechanics.

Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics.

Local Subjects:

Classical and Continuum Physics.

Classical Mechanics.

Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (691 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2023.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2023.

Summary:

Knowledge of and skill in physics are essential foundations for studies in science and engineering. This book offers students an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of physics. It covers various topics specifically related to physical mechanics, the properties of matter, and heat. Each chapter begins with a summary of concepts, principles, definitions, and formulae to be discussed, as well as ending with problems and solutions that illustrate the specific topic. Steps are detailed to help build reasoning and understanding. There are 300 worked problems and 100 exercises in the book, as well as 306 figures to help the reader visualize the processes being addressed. Computer calculations and solutions are carried out using wxMaxima to give insight and help build computational skills. The book is aimed at first-year undergraduate students studying introductory physics, and would also be useful for physics teachers in their instruction, particularly the exercises atthe end of each chapter.

Contents:

Preface

1 Measurement, uncertainty, conversion of units, and dimensional analysis

2 Vector

3. Kinematics of particle in one dimension

4 Motion in two dimensions: projectile motion

5 Newton’s laws of motion

6 Uniform circular motion

7 Work, energy, and power

8 Linear momentum and collision

9 Rotational motion

10 Statics of rigid body

11 Oscillation and simple harmonic motion

12 General laws of gravity

13 Elastic properties

14 Hydrostatics

15 Hydrodynamics

16 Temperature and thermal expansion

17 Heat and calorimetry

18 Heat transfer

19 Gas laws and kinetic theory

20 Thermodynamics

Appendix A: Introduction to wx Maxima, Appendix B: Physical constants, Appendix C: Conversion factors, Appendix D: Mathematical formulae

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

3-031-42678-9