Physics in Biology and Medicine

Physics for Biology and Medicine, Third Edition covers subjects in physics, medicine, physiology, nursing and other applied health fields.

This concise introductory paperback surveys and related basic physics is living systems. It discusses biological systems that can be considered quantitatively.

Applicable courses are biophysics and applied physics.

- Provides practical techniques for applying knowledge of living systems
- Presents in a simple forward manner. Very little background in physics or biology
- Includes many examples, mechanics, and optics

Chapter 1: Static Forces
Chapter 2: Friction
Chapter 3: Translational Motion
Chapter 4: Angular Motion
Chapter 5: Elasticity and Strength of Materials
Chapter 6: Insect Flight
Chapter 7: Fluids
Chapter 8: The Motion of Fluids
Chapter 9: Heat and Kinetic Theory
Chapter 10: Thermodynamics
Chapter 11: Heat and Life
Chapter 12: Waves and Sound
Chapter 13: Electricity
Chapter 14: Electrical Technology
Chapter 15: Optics
Chapter 16: Atomic Physics
Chapter 17: Nuclear Physics
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