Experiments in physics : a laboratory manual for scientists and engineers

Daryl W. Preston.

New York : Wiley, ©1985.

viii, 272 págs. : ilustraciones ; 28 cm.

ISBN: 0471805718

Colección CARLOS FAINSTEIN.

Resumen: Experiments in Physics is for a calculus-based, introductory physics course. It consists of an introduction followed by thirty-two experiments. The experiments follow the order of topics in traditional texts: mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics. Each experiment is divided into four major sections: APPARATUS: A List of equipment; INTRODUCTION: A partial development of the appropriate theoretical concepts; OUTCOMES: A list of the primary objectives; EXPERIMENT: Directions for the experimental procedure with questions included. Many of the experiments have optional parts which consist of measurements, qualitative observations, and/or calculations. The introduction contains six sections: objectives of the physics laboratory; laboratory notebook; error analysis; significant figures; graphical analysis; responsibility of the experimentalist.

Includes bibliographical references and index.