The Handy Math Answer Book

CONTENTS

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MATH I N SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

MATH IN THE PHYSICAL

SCIENCES ... 275

Physics and Mathematics... Classical Physics and Mathematics...

Modern Physics and Mathematics... Chemistry and Math...

Astronomy and Math

MATH IN THE NATURAL

SCIENCES ... 295

Math in Geology... Math in Meteorology... Math in Biology...

Math and the Environment

MATH IN ENGINEERING ... 323

Basics of Engineering... Civil Engineering and Mathematics...

Mathematics and Architecture... Electrical Engineering and

Materials Science... Chemical Engineering... Industrial and

Aeronautical Engineering

MATH IN COMPUTING ... 347

Early Counting and Calculating Devices... Mechanical and

Electronic Calculating Devices... Modern Computers and

Mathematics... Applications

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