Physics for Technology, Second Edition, 2nd Edition

Index

A

Analog Reference, 328

Aberration, 294

Acceleration

accelerometers, 32

centripetal, 94–95

due to gravity (free-fall acceleration), 31

systems with constant acceleration, 32–36

Accelerometer, 340

definition, 32

inertia switch, 32

pendulous type, 32

resistive type, 32

Accuracy, 18

Action reaction, 56–57

Addition/subtraction, units of length, 4

Adhesion, 137

Aerodynamic drag, 152

Aerodynamic drag coefficient, 152

Airbag, 37

Air conditioner, 198–199

Air hammer, 146

Airplane, 153

Air pressure, 146

Alloy, 202

Alnicol, 243

Alternating current, 225

motor, 251

Alternators, 250

Ampere, 236, 256

Amp-hour rating, 234–236

Analog sensors, 326, 327–330

Angles, 90

Angular position, 88

Angular velocity

calculations, 92–93

magnetic pickup coil tachometer, ...