Dimensional Analysis (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Bridgman, P. W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1451002629 ISBN 13: 9781451002621

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Discover the power of dimensional analysis to see how physics and engineering really work.

In this concise classic, you’ll learn a practical method for spotting which variables matter and how they combine when units change. Through approachable examples, from the simple pendulum to waves on deep water, you’ll see how to build relations that stay true no matter what measurement system you use. The discussion blends intuition with a clear rule set, helping you separate essential physics from hidden constants and focus on meaningful results.

• How to form and use dimensionless quantities to reveal core relationships.
• Step-by-step work through classic problems, including pendulums and gravity waves.
• Strategies to determine which properties truly influence outcomes and why.
• Common pitfalls to avoid and how dimensional analysis guides modeling in experiments and theory.

Ideal for students, engineers, and researchers who want a solid, readable intro to turning physical intuition into testable, unit‑aware conclusions.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1451002629
• ISBN 13: 9781451002621
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 122
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