Applied Mathematical and Physical Formulas

The new and revised version of this comprehensive pocket reference guide is ideal for anyone who deals with physics, chemistry, mathematics, finance, and computer systems and needs to review or quickly refresh their memory of what they studied in school. It covers the fundamentals of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and analytical geometry, and statistics, and presents the application of differential equations and integral calculus. It reveals the comparative advantages of binomial distribution, standard distribution, Poisson distribution, and normal distribution, and includes most used definitions and formulas of kinematics, dynamics, statics, mechanics of fluids, thermal variable of state, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, light, and atomic and nuclear physics. It also presents applications and solutions to problems concerning simple interest, compound interest, effective rate, annuity, amortization of loans, and sinking fund payments.

Features

• A quick reference for engineers, technicians, toolmakers, machinists, students, and teachers.
• Includes more than 1,300 formulas, definitions, and figures used in mathematics and physics, plus complete coverage of S.I., metric, and U.S. customary units.
• New to this revised edition are sections on arithmetic, mathematical fundamentals of computer science, units of measure in precious metals, and more.
• Key topics have been clarified, and more than 150 line illustrations have been improved.
• The index has been expanded to help guide readers through this information-packed reference.

Vukota Boljanovic, Ph.D., has nearly 50 years of experience in applied engineering in the aircraft and automotive industries, as well as academia. He has performed extensive research in manufacturing engineering, including the impact of design and modifications on sheet metal dies, jigs and fixtures, and process selection; aircraft assembly; and inspection tools and dies.

Boljanovic is the author of numerous technical papers and books, including such Industrial Press titles as Applied Mathematical and Physical Formulas Pocket Reference; Die Design Fundamentals; Metal Shaping Processes; Sheet Metal Forming Processes and Die Design; and Sheet Metal Stamping Dies. He has also contributed material on the topics of die design; sheet metal working and presses; metal casting, molding, and extruding; and powder metallurgy to the Machinery’s Handbook, 28th to 32nd editions. He has been widely recognized by both academia and industry for his contributions to manufacturing processes.

Contents

Preface

List of Greek Letters

 Part I: Units

•  International System of Units
• Metric Units of Measurement
• U.S. Units of Measurement
• Tables of Equivalents

Part II: Mathematics

•  Arithmetic
• Algebra
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Analytical Geometry
• Mathematics of Finance
• Calculus
• Statistics
• Mathematical Fundamentals of Computer Science

Part III: Physics

• Mechanics
• Mechanics of Fluid
• Temperature and Heat
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Light, Wave Motion and Sound

Appendix: Fundamental Physics Constants

Index