Vibrations Waves and Heat Energy

Vibrations Waves and Heat Energy: Calculations in Physics for High Schools and Colleges provides an easy way to gain a solid understanding of the basics of vibrations, waves and heat energy calculations in physics. Assuming no background knowledge of these areas in physics, this clear and self teaching guide explains solved problems in ways that are easy to understand. Exercises are given at the end of each chapter for students to use to assess their understanding of the topics. Answers to the exercises are provided at the end of the book.
This physics book is an ideal resource for students in secondary schools and colleges and for those preparing for admission and need to take entrance test or examinations.
Topics covered in this textbook include: SIMPLE HARMONIC MOTIONENERGY IN SIMPLE HARMONIC MOTIONCIRCULAR MOTIONWAVE MOTIONECHOESBEATVIBRATION OF AIR COLUMN IN PIPESMODES OF VIBRATION OF A STRETCHED STRINGCHARACTERISTICS OF SOUND - THE PITCHDOPPLER EFFECTS IN SOUNDLINEAR EXPANSIVITYAREA EXPANSIVITYVOLUME EXPANSIVITYREAL AND APPARENT CUBIC EXPANSIVITYMEASUREMENT OF TEMPERATUREHEAT ENERGY - HEAT CAPACITY AND SPECIFIC HEAT CAPACITYCHANGE OF STATE - LATENT HEAT AND SPECIFIC LATENT HEATRELATIVE HUMIDITYBOYLE'S LAWCHARLES' LAWPRESSURE LAWGENERAL GAS LAWThis book follows a self-guided approach which enables you to move through the material at your own pace―gradually building upon your knowledge while you strengthen your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Vibrations Waves and Heat Energy: Calculations in Physics for High Schools and Colleges breaks down difficult calculations into simpler steps. It gets you rolling with all the basics you need. This worked examples-packed book on vibrations, waves and heat energy puts you on the fast-track to mastering the basics of calculations in these areas of physics.
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