Mathematical and Physical Data, Equations, and Rules of Thumb - Softcover

Gibilisco, Stan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071361480 ISBN 13: 9780071361484

Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics, 2001

Synopsis

Desktop Database Of Instant Math And Science Data

A concise yet comprehensive compendium of formulas, functions, symbols, constants, and conversions, Mathematical and Physical Data, Equations, and Rules of Thumb is a treasure trove of data for everyone from electrical hobbyists to engineers. Consistent with the plan-English writing that’s made top science writer/author Stan Gibilisco’s books consistently popular, this handy guide provides you with crystal-clear explanations of:

*Algebra, Functions, Graphs, and Vectors
*Geometry, Trignometry, Logarithms, and Exponential Functions
*Applied Mathematics, Calculus,and Differential Equations
*Electricity, Electronics, and Communications
*Physical and Chemical Data
*Data Tables

About this title

From the Back Cover:

ALL–IN-ONE— EVERY FORMULA YOU’LL EVER NEED

*Comprehensive—general math to applied engineering
*Simple-to-use format
*Ideal research companion
*From best-selling science/technical writer Stan Gibilisco

Everyone working in a technical field—from engineers and scientists to technicians and college professors—needs this core set of equations and data. A concise yet comprehensive compendium of formulas, functions, symbols, constants, and rules of thumb, this book puts the relevant formulas and facts for every discipline—including your own—within easy reach.

Contains material applicable to— GENERAL MATHEMATICS: Number Theory, Algebra, Geometry, Topology, Set Theory, Logic APPLIED MATHEMATICS: Analysis, Calculus, Trigonometry, Logarithms, Exponential Functions, Differential Equations, Statistics, Probability TECHNOLOGY: Electronics, Acoustics, Telecommunications, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Digital Signal Processing SCIENCE: Classical Physics, Applied Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Geophysics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Material Science, High Energy Physics, Chemistry, Biology

About the Author:

Stan Gibilisco is a professional technical writer who specializes in books on electronics and science topics. He is the author of The Encyclopedia of Electronics, The McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing, and The Illustrated Dictionary of Electronics, as well as over 20 other technical books. His published works have won numerous awards. The Encyclopedia of Electronics was chosen a "Best Reference Book of the 1980s" by the American Library Association, which also named his McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Personal Computing a "Best Reference of 1996." Stan Gibilisco’s Web sites are http://www.sciencewriter.com and http://members.aol.com/stangib.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0071361480
• ISBN 13: 9780071361484
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 572