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Constants of proportionality are wonderful equalizers that are used by science to make the leap from observables to equations. These constants define our universe and the perspective, scale and interaction of the physics within the universe. It is the opinion, of this author, that a solid discussion on the method and philosophy of the constants of proportionality are sadly lacking at the undergraduate collegiate level. A simple example follows: From the fundamental viewpoint, as Newton and many other's have seen, we can observe that when we apply a force to a body it accelerates in a linear manner. The first order conclusion that can be made is that Force (F) is directly proportional to acceleration (a), where F and a are vectors (bold type). Using basic algebra we kw that the equation for a line is of the form y = sx + b, where F = y and a = x, s is the slope of the line and b is the y intercept when x = 0. In our case b = 0 because when F = 0, a = 0; as observed. If the observer then applies various forces to the object and measures the resulting acceleration, an X-Y plot of the resulting data will show a line of the form y = sx + b or in this case F = sa. Kwing that we have F for each a, we can calculate 's' by dividing F by a; s = F/a. In this case the calculation of the slope of the line is relatively straightforward and yields the result s = m; where m is equal to the mass of the object. The mass (m) is the constant of proportionality between any specific F and a. This book discusses how constants of proportionality are used to generate the equations that define our universe and is designed to be a reference and provide an overview of the topic and give the reader a structured kwledge to familiarize yourself with the topic at the most affordable price possible. The accuracy and kwledge is of an international viewpoint as the edited articles represent the inputs of many kwledgeable individuals and some of the most current kwledge on the topic, based on the date of publication.

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PublisherCreatespace Independent Publishing Platform

ISBN-101522754423

ISBN-139781522754428

eBay Product ID (ePID)228796717

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SubjectMathematics

LanguageEnglish

TypeTextbook

AuthorEdited by Paul F Kisak

FormatTrade Paperback (Us) ,Unsewn / Adhesive Bound, Paperback / Softback

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Date of Publication14/12/2015

Country of PublicationUnited States

Author BiographyThe editor has degrees in Engineering Physics & Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan and is an Engineer & Former Intelligence Officer for the CIA & US Intelligence Community and was President of an award-winning Defense Contracting Company. He has authored several books, edited numerous books and has written over 75 Technical, Classified & Unclassified papers, Articles & Essays. He has also been a Contributing Author for The International Encyclopedia on Intelligence and Counter-Intelligence and written several award-winning software manuals that have been sold in more than a dozen countries. He has also appeared in Marquis Who's Who in the World & Who's Who in Science & Engineering and continues to edit and write.

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