Mechanics, Waves and Thermodynamics: An Example-Based Approach

ISBN-13: 9781107145191 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 216 str.

Sudhir Ranjan Jain

Opis

The book covers concepts of mechanics, waves and thermodynamics with the help of examples. The text is useful for undergraduate students.

Spis treści

Figures; Preface; Acknowledgement; 1. Energy, mass, momentum; 2. Kinematics, Newton's laws of motion; 3. Circular motion; 4. The principle of least action; 5. Work and energy; 6. Mechanics of a system of particles; 7. Friction; 8. Impulse and collisions; 9. Central forces; 10. Dimensional analysis; 11. Oscillations; 12. Waves; 13. Sound of music; 14. Fluid mechanics; 15. Water waves; 16. The kinetic theory of gases; 17. Concepts and laws of thermodynamics; 18. Some applications of thermodynamics; 19. Basic ideas of statistical mechanics; Bibliography; Index.