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Ready Reference Tools on the Web
See also Math
& Physics Help Home Page, from North Carolina State
University.
| History of
Physics |
Century
of Physics: Timeline highlights from history of
Physics. |
| How Things Work |
How
Stuff Works topics from engines (gas, jet, or diesel)
to electronics (cell phones, TVs, or CDs).
How
Things Work, users can write to ask "the Physics
Professor" (Louis A. Bloomfield, University of Virginia)
questions on how things work, or they can read previously answered
questions. |
| Laws of Physics |
Laws
List many physical laws. information about the law's
discovery, its definition, formulas for any related calculations. |
| Measurement |
Dictionary
of Units organized topically (e.g., the seven basic
SI units). features tabular displays of quantities, such as the
prefixes of the SI from yotta to yocto, and equivalencies, such as
within the metric system.
How
Many? A Dictionary of Units of Measure alphabetical
listing (from "a" to "zoll") of terms used in
various types of measurement. abbreviations, symbols, plurals,
definitions, terms' origins, numerical equivalencies are given.
Uncertainty
of Measurement Results guidance on evaluating and
combining uncertainty components, examples of uncertainty
statements, international perspectives on measurement uncertainty. |
| Physical &
Mathematical Constants |
Favorite
Mathematical Constants commonly used mathematical
constants.
Fundamental
Physical Constants CODATA internationally recommended
values of the fundamental physical constants. site searchable by
keyword (e.g., speed of light), or constants and units can be
browsed under groupings such as electromagnetic and non-SI units. |
For research assistance with this subject, please
contact Liz Ginno at (510) 885-2969 or by
e-mail.
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