Physics for Technology, Second Edition

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This text provides an introduction to the important physics underpinning current technologies, highlighting key concepts in areas that include linear and rotational motion, energy, work, power, heat, temperature, fluids, waves, and magnetism. This revision reflects the latest technology advances, from smart phones to the Internet of Things, and all kinds of sensors. The author also provides more modern worked examples with useful appendices and laboratories for hands-on practice. There are also two brand new chapters covering sensors as well as electric fields and electromagnetic radiation as applied to current technologies. https://www.crcpress.com/p/book/9780815382928 Cover Half Title Series Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Preface Acknowledgements Author Chapter 1 Units and Measurements Chapter 2 Linear Motion Chapter 3 Force and Momentum Chapter 4 Energy, Work, and Power Chapter 5 Rotational Motion Chapter 6 Machines Chapter 7 Strength of Materials Chapter 8 Fluids Chapter 9 FluidFlow Chapter 10 Temperature and Heat Chapter 11 Thermodynamics: Heat Engines, Heat Pumps, and Thermal Expansion Chapter 12 Electric Force Chapter 13 Electricity Chapter 14 Magnetism Chapter 15 Waves Chapter 16 Light Chapter 17 Data Acquisition-Sensors and Microcontrollers Chapter 18 Smartphones and Physics Appendix A: Trigonometry Review Appendix B: Supplementary Lab Experiments Appendix C: Unit Conversions Appendix D: Answers to Odd Numbered Back of the Chapter Problems Index