Physics for Medical Professionals is an algebra-based Physics text that can be used to help prepare students for careers in medical diagnostics. Each chapter teaches fundamental physics principles with the use of examples that are more relatable considering the student’s interest to be part of the health care industry. The unit chapters start with an introduction that captures the student’s attention and sets the stage for the importance of these concepts to the larger picture. The worked problems in the book show a step-by-step guide to problem solving. Students with absolutely no background in Physics will be able to follow along this process. The goal is to help students think independently and critically as they apply their knowledge to other word problems. These skills are critical skills to developing a logical approach to problem solving.
Chapter 1 Measurements
Chapter 2 Kinematics
Chapter 3 Biomechanics
Chapter 4 Work—Energy and Power
Chapter 5 Temperature and the Human Body
Chapter 6 Pressure and Fluids
Chapter 7 Cardiovascular Flow and Respiration
Chapter 8 Basics of Ultrasonography: The Science of Sound
Chapter 9 Electricity and Magnetism
Chapter 10 Understanding Medical Electronics
Chapter 11 Electromagnetic Radiation and the Atom
Chapter 12 Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics
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