Body Physics

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davis, Lawrence, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physics--Textbooks.

Physics.

Biology--Textbooks.

Biology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Open Oregon Educational Resources [2018]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Body Physics sticks to the basic functioning of the human body, from motion to metabolism, as a common theme through which fundamental physics topics are introduced. Related practice, reinforcement and Lab activities are included. See the front matter for more details. Additional supplementary material, activities, and information can be found at: https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/bpsupmat/

Contents:

Unit 1: Purpose and Preparation

Unit 2: Measuring the Body

Unit 3: Errors in Body Composition Measurement

Unit 4: Better Body Composition Measurement

Unit 5: Maintaining Balance

Unit 6: Strength and Elasticity of the Body

Unit 7: The Body in Motion

Unit 8: Locomotion

Unit 9: Powering the Body

Unit 10: Body Heat and The Fight for Life

Notes:

Description based on print resource