Physics in Biology and MedicineAcademic Press, 28 sep 2007 - 336 pagina's Physics in Biology and Medicine, Third Edition covers topics in physics as they apply to the life sciences, specifically medicine, physiology, nursing, and other applied health fields. This concise introductory paperback surveys and relates basic physics to living systems. It discusses biological systems that can be analyzed quantitatively, and how advances in the life sciences have been aided by the knowledge of physical or engineering analysis techniques. This text is designed for premed students, doctors, nurses, physiologists, or other applied health workers, and other individuals who wish to understand the nature of the mechanics of our bodies. - Provides practical techniques for applying knowledge of physics to the study of living systems- Presents material in a straight forward manner requiring very little background in physics or biology - Includes many figures, examples and illustrative problems and appendices which provide convenient access to the most important concepts of mechanics, electricity, and optics |
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Chapter 2 Friction | 23 |
Chapter 3 Translational Motion | 30 |
Chapter 4 Angular Motion | 45 |
Chapter 5 Elasticity and Strength of Materials | 61 |
Chapter 6 Insect Flight | 73 |
Chapter 7 Fluids | 82 |
Chapter 8 The Motion of Fluids | 101 |
Chapter 13 Electricity | 180 |
Chapter 14 Electrical Technology | 200 |
Chapter 15 Optics | 214 |
Chapter 16 Atomic Physics | 239 |
Chapter 17 Nuclear Physics | 256 |
Appendix A Basic Concepts in Mechanics | 272 |
Appendix B Review of Electricity | 287 |
Appendix C Review of Optics | 293 |
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