Elements of Wave Motion, Relating to Sound and Light: A Text Book Prepared Expressly for the Use of the Cadets of the United States Military Academy, West Point (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The elements of character developed in the student by this sys tem of instruction, viz., confidence in his powers, reliance on individual effort, and capacity to appreciate truly his sources of information, are of essential importance in a career where he may be called upon in emergencies to exercise self-control, and to meet manfully unforeseen difficulties; and they offer a sufficient reason for the importance given to these studies in the curriculum of the Academy.
Text-books are generally compilations. The subject-matter of this text has been gathered by the author from whatever source appeared to him best for the purpose in view. And as it is often desirable to refer to original treatises, for a better conception of the subject under discussion, a list of authors is appended to this Preface.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. When a body vibrates or a disturbance travels through it, each of its molecules moves to and fro in a straight line about its position of stable equilibrium. Also, the molecular disturbance is transmitted from one molecule to another successively; consequently, if the body is homogeneous, the disturbance, however caused, spreads outward in all directions in the form of a wave. Sound and light are the best-known examples of wave motion, and this book offers a detailed examination of the properties of these waves and the consequence of their motion. From the linear motion of waves to interference, and even the polarization of light, this book covers the physical basis of these phenomena and illustrates them with numerous figures and diagrams. The author also discusses the uses of sound and light waves, describing the application of acoustics in architecture and the use of the Doppler effect in astronomy. It provides a comprehensive examination of wave motion that will prove valuable to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the physical world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333587574_0
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