1 Engineering and Scientific Calculations
Chapter Objectives
- Review numerical calculations, including significant figures, positional and scientific notation.
- Understand the typical functions used in engineering and scientific computations, including absolute value, sign, logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric, and hyperbolic relations.
- Review operations with complex numbers, including rectangular and polar representation.
- Carry out conversions of units common to engineering and scientific calculations.
- Develop strategies for engineering and scientific problem solving.
Engineers and scientists carry out numerical calculations as a routine, day-to-day activity. Through years of experience, they have become accustomed ...
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