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A First Course in Dimensional Analysis
Simplifying Complex Phenomena Using Physical Insight
Taschenbuch von Juan G. Santiago
Sprache: Englisch

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An introduction to dimensional analysis, a method of scientific analysis used to investigate and simplify complex physical phenomena, demonstrated through a series of engaging examples.

This book offers an introduction to dimensional analysis, a powerful method of scientific analysis used to investigate and simplify complex physical phenomena. The method enables bold approximations and the generation of testable hypotheses. The book explains these analyses through a series of entertaining applications; students will learn to analyze, for example, the limits of world-record weight lifters, the distance an electric submarine can travel, how an upside-down pendulum is similar to a running velociraptor, and the number of Olympic rowers required to double boat speed.

The book introduces the approach through easy-to-follow, step-by-step methods that show how to identify the essential variables describing a complex problem; explore the dimensions of the problem and recast it to reduce complexity; leverage physical insights and experimental observations to further reduce complexity; form testable scientific hypotheses; combine experiments and analysis to solve a problem; and collapse and present experimental measurements in a compact form. Each chapter ends with a summary and problems for students to solve. Taken together, the analyses and examples demonstrate the value of dimensional analysis and provide guidance on how to combine and enhance dimensional analysis with physical insights. The book can be used by undergraduate students in physics, engineering, chemistry, biology, sports science, and astronomy.

An introduction to dimensional analysis, a method of scientific analysis used to investigate and simplify complex physical phenomena, demonstrated through a series of engaging examples.

This book offers an introduction to dimensional analysis, a powerful method of scientific analysis used to investigate and simplify complex physical phenomena. The method enables bold approximations and the generation of testable hypotheses. The book explains these analyses through a series of entertaining applications; students will learn to analyze, for example, the limits of world-record weight lifters, the distance an electric submarine can travel, how an upside-down pendulum is similar to a running velociraptor, and the number of Olympic rowers required to double boat speed.

The book introduces the approach through easy-to-follow, step-by-step methods that show how to identify the essential variables describing a complex problem; explore the dimensions of the problem and recast it to reduce complexity; leverage physical insights and experimental observations to further reduce complexity; form testable scientific hypotheses; combine experiments and analysis to solve a problem; and collapse and present experimental measurements in a compact form. Each chapter ends with a summary and problems for students to solve. Taken together, the analyses and examples demonstrate the value of dimensional analysis and provide guidance on how to combine and enhance dimensional analysis with physical insights. The book can be used by undergraduate students in physics, engineering, chemistry, biology, sports science, and astronomy.

Über den Autor
Juan G. Santiago
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Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Technik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780262537711
ISBN-10: 0262537710
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Santiago, Juan G.
Hersteller: MIT Press Ltd
Maße: 226 x 179 x 17 mm
Von/Mit: Juan G. Santiago
Erscheinungsdatum: 22.10.2019
Gewicht: 0,332 kg
Artikel-ID: 115850026
Über den Autor
Juan G. Santiago
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2019
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Technik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780262537711
ISBN-10: 0262537710
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Santiago, Juan G.
Hersteller: MIT Press Ltd
Maße: 226 x 179 x 17 mm
Von/Mit: Juan G. Santiago
Erscheinungsdatum: 22.10.2019
Gewicht: 0,332 kg
Artikel-ID: 115850026
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