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Author Davidovits, Paul

Title Physics in Biology and Medicine
Edition 3rd ed
Published Burlington : Elsevier, 2007

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Description 1 online resource (352 pages)
Series Complementary Science, Physics in Biology and Medicine
Complementary Science, Physics in Biology and Medicine
Contents Front Cover; Physics in Biology and Medicine; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Abbreviations; Chapter 1. Static Forces; Chapter 2. Friction; Chapter 3. Translational Motion; Chapter 4. Angular Motion; Chapter 5. Elasticity and Strength of Materials; Chapter 6. Insect Flight; Chapter 7. Fluids; Chapter 8. The Motion of Fluids; Chapter 9. Heat and Kinetic Theory; Chapter 10. Thermodynamics; Chapter 11. Heat and Life; Chapter 12. Waves and Sound; Chapter 13. Electricity; Chapter 14. Electrical Technology; Chapter 15. Optics; Chapter 16. Atomic Physics; Chapter 17. Nuclear Physics
Appendix A. Basic Concepts in MechanicsAppendix B. Review of Electricity; Appendix C. Review of Optics; Bibliography; Answers to Numerical Exercises; Index
Summary Relate basic physics to medicine, physiology and other applied health fields
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Subject Biophysics.
Medical physics.
Natural history.
Science.
natural sciences.
sciences (philosophy)
science (modern discipline)
Biophysics
Medical physics
Natural history
Science
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780080555935
0080555934