Browsing Faculty Of Engineering Research Paper by Author "O Rasmussen, John"

Browsing Faculty Of Engineering Research Paper by Author "O Rasmussen, John"

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  • Angular Momentum 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    In the previous chapter, we dealt with the kinematics and dynamics of the rotation of an extended object about a fixed axis. The rotational motion was analyzed in terms of Newton’s second law for rotation as well as ...
  • Capacitors and Capacitance 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    In this chapter we introduce capacitors, which are one of the simplest circuit elements. Capacitors are charge-storing devices that can store energy in the form of an electric potential energy, and are commonly used in a ...
  • Dimensions and Units 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    The laws of physics are expressed in terms of basic quantities that require a clear definition for the purpose of measurements. Among these measured quantities are length, time, mass, temperature, etc.
  • Electric Circuits 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    In this chapter we analyze simple electric circuits that contain devices such as batteries, resistors, and capacitors in various combinations. We begin by introducing steady-state electric circuits and the concept of a ...
  • Electric Fields 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    In this chapter, we introduce the concept of an electric field associated with a variety of charge distributions. We follow that by introducing the concept of an electric field in terms of Faraday’s electric field lines. ...
  • Electric Force 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    Many simple experiments indicate the existence of electric forces and charges. It is possible to impart an electric charge to any solid material by rubbing it with another material. The rubbed solid material is said to be ...
  • Electric Potential 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    Newton’s law of gravity and Coulomb’s law of electrostatics are mathematically identical. In particular, electrostatic forces are conservative. Consequently, it is more convenient to assign an electric potential energy U ...
  • Faraday’s Law, Alternating Current, and Maxwell’s Equations 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2012)
    Experimentally, M. Faraday and J. Henry show that a changing magnetic field can establish a current in a circuit that has no battery. When we move a magnet toward a stationary loop that is connected to a galvanometer, the ...
  • Force and Motion 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    The kind of interaction that accelerates an object is called a force , which could be a push or pull.
  • Gauss’s Law 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    Although Coulomb’s law is the governing law in electrostatics, its form does not always simplify calculations in situations involving symmetry. In this chapter, we introduce Gauss’s law as an alternative method for calculating ...
  • Heat and the First Law of Thermodynamics 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    Our focus in this chapter will be on the concept of internal energy, energy transfer, the first law of thermodynamics, and some applications of this law. The first law of thermodynamics expresses the general principle of ...
  • Inductance, Oscillating Circuits, and AC Circuits 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    An emf produced by a physical source (like a battery) is quite different from that produced by changing magnetic flux. In this chapter, we study how an emf is induced as a result of a changing magnetic flux produced by the ...
  • Kinetic Theory of Gases 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    In the simplest model of an ideal gas, which was presented in the previous chapter, we consider each atom/molecule to be a hard sphere that collides elastically with other atoms/molecules or with the walls of the container ...
  • Light Waves and Optics 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    Since ancient times, the nature and properties of light have been intensively investigated in an attempt to address many of our needs for a better life on Earth. Today, scientists view the behavior of light as waves ...
  • Linear Momentum, Collisions, and Center of Mass 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    In this chapter, we introduce the linear momentum of a particle and the law of conservation of linear momentum of a system of particles under certain conditions. We use this law and the conservation of energy to analyze ...
  • Magnetic Fields 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    It is of common knowledge that every magnet attracts pieces of iron and has two poles: a north pole (N) and a south pole (S). In addition, given two magnets, like poles (N–N or S–S) repel each other, and opposite poles ...
  • Mechanical Properties of Matter 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    The physical states of matter can generally be divided into three broad classes: solids, liquids, and gases, see Fig. 10.1. A solid maintains its shape: it resists the action of external forces that tend to change its shape ...
  • Motion in One Dimension 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    Mechanics is the science that deals with motion of objects. It is basic to all other branches of physics. The branch of mechanics that describes the motion of objects is called kinematics. In this branch we answer questions ...
  • Motion in Two Dimensions 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    This chapter extends the study of the preceding chapter to two dimensions. We divide the study into two parts: motion of a particle in a plane, and circular motion of a particle in a plane.
  • Oscillations and Wave Motion 
    A Radi, Hafez; O Rasmussen, John (Springer, 2013)
    Any object that repeats its motion at regular time intervals is said to perform a periodic or harmonic motion. If the motion is a sinusoidal function of time, we call it simple harmonic motion .

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