Physics Around Us: How And Why Things Work
HOW & WHY THINGS WORK
Published on 1. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-981-4350-63-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book is suitable for a first year, non-calculus physics course. It covers mechanics, fluids, gravitation, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics, including atoms, an introduction to quantum mechanics, special relativity, and nuclear and particle physics. Trigonometric functions and vectors are introduced as needed.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Singapore
Singapore
Target group
College/higher education
Advanced high school students, beginning college students and all individuals interested in transition school physics.
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
555 gr
ISBN-13
978-981-4350-63-1 (9789814350631)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Linear Motion, Kinematics, Vectors; Newtonian Mechanics; Impulse and Momentum; Rotational Dynamics; Oscillations and Waves; Thermal Physics; Static Electricity; Magnetism; Geometrical Optics; Atoms; Particles and Waves - An Introduction to Quantum Mechanics; and other topics in Modern Physics.