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Introduction to Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences,Used
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A thoroughly updated and extended new edition of this wellregarded introduction to the basic concepts of biological physics for students in the health and life sciences.Designed to provide a solid foundation in physics for students following health science courses, the text is divided into six sections: Mechanics, Solids and Fluids, Thermodynamics, Electricity and DC Circuits, Optics, and Radiation and Health. Filled with illustrative examples, Introduction to Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences, Second Edition features a wealth of concepts, diagrams, ideas and challenges, carefully selected to reference the biomedical sciences. Resources within the text include interspersed problems, objectives to guide learning, and descriptions of key concepts and equations, as well as further practice problems.NEW CHAPTERS INCLUDE: Optical Instruments Advanced Geometric Optics Thermodynamic Processes Heat Engines and Entropy Thermodynamic PotentialsThis comprehensive text offers an important resource for health and life science majors with little background in mathematics or physics. It is also an excellent reference for anyone wishing to gain a broad background in the subject.Topics covered include: Kinematics Force and Newtons Laws of Motion Energy Waves Sound and Hearing Elasticity Fluid Dynamics Temperature and the Zeroth Law Ideal Gases Phase and Temperature Change Water Vapour Thermodynamics and the Body Static Electricity Electric Force and Field Capacitance Direct Currents and DC Circuits The Eye and Vision Optical Instruments Atoms and Atomic Physics The Nucleus and Nuclear Physics Ionising Radiation Medical imaging Magnetism and MRIInstructors support material available through companion website, www.wiley.com/go/biological_physics
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- Q: What subjects does the book cover? A: The book covers a range of topics including Kinematics, Force and Newton’s Laws of Motion, Energy, Waves, Sound and Hearing, Elasticity, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Electricity, and more, specifically tailored for health and life sciences.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in physics? A: Yes, this book is designed for health and life science majors with little background in mathematics or physics, providing a solid foundation in the basic concepts.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: The second edition was published on April 15, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 608 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of the book is Kirsten Franklin.
- Q: What materials is the book bound with? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any additional resources available for instructors? A: Yes, instructor’s support material is available through the companion website at www.wiley.com/go/biological_physics.
- Q: Does this book include practice problems? A: Yes, the text includes interspersed problems, objectives to guide learning, and further practice problems to reinforce key concepts.
- Q: What new chapters are included in this edition? A: New chapters include Optical Instruments, Advanced Geometric Optics, Thermodynamic Processes, Heat Engines and Entropy, and Thermodynamic Potentials.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The book is listed as new.