Elementary Physics for Engineers: An Elementary Text Book for First, Year Students Taking an Engineering Course in an a Technical Institution (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. Paley Yorke

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484262009 ISBN 13: 9780484262002

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the basics of physics with clear, engineer-friendly explanations and practical examples.

This elementary text introduces matter, forces, heat, and the behavior of liquids and gases, all tailored for first-year engineering students. It connects core ideas to real-world applications, helping readers build a solid foundation for more advanced study.

This edition presents core concepts in plain language, combining definitions with simple experiments and diagrams. Topics range from the nature of matter and weight to expansion, energy, and thermodynamics, with a steady emphasis on how these ideas apply to everyday engineering problems.

• Foundational definitions of matter, weight, and mass, and how these ideas relate to force and motion.
• Practical discussion of pressure, buoyancy, and the behavior of liquids and gases, including expansion and density.
• Introduction to heat, temperature, and the distinction between sensible and latent heat, with methods of measurement.
• Guidance on using models and simple instruments to analyze physical systems in engineering contexts.

Ideal for readers starting an engineering course who want a solid, accessible grounding in classical physics and its applications.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484262009
• ISBN 13: 9780484262002
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 181