Introduction to the physics of fluids and solids /
Problems; References; Chapter 3. The Idea of Stability; A. Introduction; B. Stability of the Maclaurin Ellipsoid; Summary; Problems; References; Chapter 4. Fluids in Motion; A. The Velocity Field; B. The Velocity Potential; C. Stability of Flow; Summary; Problems; References; Chapter 5. Waves in Flu...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | English. |
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New York :
Pergamon Press Inc.,
1975.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Problems; References; Chapter 3. The Idea of Stability; A. Introduction; B. Stability of the Maclaurin Ellipsoid; Summary; Problems; References; Chapter 4. Fluids in Motion; A. The Velocity Field; B. The Velocity Potential; C. Stability of Flow; Summary; Problems; References; Chapter 5. Waves in Fluids; A. Long Waves; B. Surface Waves in Fluids; C. Surface Tension and Capillary Waves; Summary; Problems; References; Chapter 6. The Theory of the Tides; A. The Tidal Forces; B. Tides at the Equator; C. The Equations of Motion with Rotation; D. Tides at the Surface of the Earth; Summary Introduction to the Physics of Fluids and Solids presents a way to learn continuum mechanics without mastering any other systems. It discusses an introduction to the principles of fluid mechanics. Another focus of study is the fluids in astrophysics. Some of the topics covered in the book are the rotation of the galaxy, the concept of stability, the fluids in motion, and the waves in fluids, the theory of the tides, the vibrations of the earth, and nuclear fission. The viscosity in fluids is covered. The flow of viscous fluids is discussed. The text identifies the general circulation of the a. |
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| Item Description: | C. Blood Flow in an Artery |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (319 pages) |
| Bibliography: | ReferencesChapter 12. General Properties of Solids-Dynamics; A. The Strain Tensor; B. The Stress Tensor; C. Equation of Motion for Solids; D. Body Waves in Elastic Media; E. Surface Waves in Solids; F. Waves in Surface Layers; Summary; Problems; References; Chapter 13. Applications of Seismology: Structure of the Earth and Underground Nuclear Explosions; A. Seismic Rays; B. Underground Nuclear Explosions; Summary; Problems; References; Chapter 14. Applications to Medicine: Flow of the Blood and the Urinary Drop Spectrometer; A. Introduction; B. Response of Elastic Arterial Walls to Pressure Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. |
| ISBN: | 008018104X 9780080181042 |