Found a cool free book on Classical Physics

[smodak]

APPLICATIONS OF CLASSICAL PHYSICS
2012-2013 Version of Textbook by Roger D. Blandford and Kip S. Thorne
http://www.pmaweb.caltech.edu/Courses/ph136/yr2012/

I believe this is a precursor to the following textbook (yet to be released)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0691159025/?tag=pfamazon01-20

 

[wilsont23274]

Classical physics has many applications in our everyday lives. Some of these include:1. Mechanics: Mechanics deals with the study of motion and forces, and is used to describe the motion of objects and systems in terms of their mass, acceleration, and friction. Mechanical principles are used in the design and construction of machines, engines, and other mechanical devices.2. Thermodynamics: Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the transformation of energy from one form to another. It is used to describe the behavior of gases, liquids, and solids, and is used in the design of air conditioning and other temperature control systems.3. Optics: Optics is the branch of physics that deals with the behavior of light, including its reflection, refraction, and absorption. It is used to understand the operation of cameras, telescopes, microscopes, and other optical instruments.4. Electricity & Magnetism: Electricity and magnetism are two closely related branches of physics that deal with the behavior of electrical and magnetic fields. It is used in the design of electrical circuits, motors, and generators, as well as in the development of telecommunications technology.5. Acoustics: Acoustics is the branch of physics that deals with the behavior of sound waves. It is used to understand the operation of loudspeakers, microphones, and other audio systems.