Units And Physical Constants

By Joseph David Everett

Book Overview

Units and Physical Constants is a comprehensive reference book written by Joseph David Everett. The book provides an extensive collection of physical constants, conversion factors, and units of measurement used in various fields of science and engineering. It is an essential resource for scientists, researchers, and students who need to perform accurate calculations and measurements in their work.The book is organized into several sections, each covering a specific topic. The first section introduces the International System of Units (SI), which is the standard system of measurement used worldwide. It explains the seven base units of measurement, their definitions, and the derived units that are used to express other physical quantities.The following sections provide detailed information on physical constants, conversion factors, and units of measurement used in various fields of science and engineering. The book covers a wide range of topics, including electromagnetism, optics, thermodynamics, atomic and nuclear physics, and astronomy.The book also includes a section on mathematical constants and functions, which provides useful mathematical tools for performing calculations. Additionally, there is a section on physical formulas and equations, which summarizes the most important equations used in physics and engineering.Overall, Units and Physical Constants is an invaluable reference book for anyone working in the fields of science and engineering. It provides a wealth of information on physical constants, conversion factors, and units of measurement, making it an essential tool for accurate calculations and measurements.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432653709
• ISBN13: 9781432653705
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"