Principles of Experimental Physics for Students of Science and Technology (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda

Hotchkiss, Homer J.

 
9781333405212: Principles of Experimental Physics for Students of Science and Technology (Classic Reprint)

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This book guides readers through experiments designed to deepen their understanding of fundamental physics principles. The author stresses that the ultimate goal of these exercises is not merely to obtain precise measurements, but also to develop a foundational understanding of laboratory methods and principles. Through carefully outlined experiments in mechanics, heat, and other areas of physics, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to experimental work. Each experiment emphasizes essential principles, methods, and the interpretation of data, ensuring that readers gain not only practical skills but also a deep understanding of the underlying concepts. This approach prepares readers for future experimental work in various scientific disciplines, empowering them to design and execute their own experiments with confidence.

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Considerable space has been given to an introduction in which is discussed several general principles relating to experimental work; here also an attempt has been made to formulate some rules relating to the use of doubtful and significant figures in computations, to the end that the reliability of a result obtained through any of the four operations will be approximately ex pressed by the number oi figures retained therein according to these rules.

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But the writers believe that this is' not the most important purpose; that it is even more important that students in technical courses should understand and use the laboratory methods and principles which are applicable alike to all experimental work whether it be in school practice, in commercial testing, or in re search. For example, in any experimental work, it is important that one should be able not only to make precise measurements, but also to judge what are proper or most favorable conditions for making measurements, to determine or estimate the reliability or probable accuracy of his data and derived results, and to interpret and draw conclusions from the data and results.

With this latter aim in mind, the course here outlined is in tended to serve as a preparation for future experimental work in' whatever line of engineering or scientific research the student may become engaged. Such preparation relates to methods of observing, recording and graphically representing data; to de riving and interpreting results; and to the fundamental principles that serve as tools, guides and safeguards in experimentation.

Considerable space has been given to an introduction in which is discussed several general principles relating to experimental work; here also an attempt has been made to formulate some rules relating to the use of doubtful and significant figures in computations, to the end that the reliability of a result obtained through any of the four operations will be approximately ex pressed by the number of figures retained therein according to these rules.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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