A Course of Practical Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Part I, Fundamental Measurements and Properties of Matter; Part II, Heat (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Ervin S. Ferry

9780267878741: A Course of Practical Physics for Students of Science and Engineering: Part I, Fundamental Measurements and Properties of Matter; Part II, Heat (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267878745 ISBN 13: 9780267878741

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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Master practical physics with hands-on experiments in measurement and heat.

This authoritative lab manual guides students through fundamental techniques in physical measurement, temperature, and thermal properties. Drawing on classic, classroom-tested methods, it emphasizes reliable data, careful calibration, and clear reporting of results.

This edition covers the core tools and procedures needed to measure length, time, mass, and temperature with precision. It explains how and why resistance thermometers work, how to set up and balance a Wheatstone bridge, and how to derive thermometric constants from data. You’ll also learn about the expansion of solids and liquids, the behavior of gases and solutions, hygrometry, calorimetry, and basic thermodynamics, all approached with practical experiments and worked examples.

Calibration of platinum resistance thermometers using a slide-wire Wheatstone bridge
Determining the constants that relate temperature to electrical resistance
Techniques for measuring linear and volumetric expansion of materials
Hands-on methods in calorimetry, gas behavior, and moisture measurements

Ideal for students in science and engineering who want solid, laboratory-ready skills in measurement, data analysis, and reporting of experimental results.

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