Description: This book delves into the fascinating realm of dimensional analysis, a potent tool used by physicists and engineers to understand the relationships between various physical quantities. The author embarks on a journey through historical examples, revisiting classic problems like the simple pendulum and the oscillation of liquid drops to illuminate the fundamental principles at play. Intriguing questions arise as the author explores the role of dimensional constants, such as the gravitational constant, and their impact on the analysis of physical phenomena. The text challenges conventional thinking by questioning the nature of fundamental units and exploring the possibility of reducing their number. Thematic depth emerges as the author delves into the philosophical underpinnings of measurement systems, prompting readers to contemplate the meaning of 'absolute significance' in relative magnitudes. This exploration extends to the intriguing concept of 'suppressed dimensions' and their potential influence on our understanding of physical reality. Ultimately, this book provides valuable insights into the power and limitations of dimensional analysis, leaving readers with a deeper appreciation for its role in unraveling the complexities of the physical world. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.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. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Type: textbook
Book Title: Dimensional Analysis (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 124 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2015
Topic: Physics / General
Item Height: 0.3 in
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Genre: Science
Item Weight: 6.2 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: P. W. Bridgman
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback