Understanding Physics
Published on 13. October 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
776 pages
978-0-470-06529-7 (ISBN)
Description
"Understanding Physics" provides a comprehensive introductory physics textbook aimed at physic undergraduates as well as engineers and other scientists taking a general physics course. Written with today's students in mind, this text covers the core material required by an introductory course in a clear and refreshing way.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 188 mm
Weight
1650 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-06529-7 (9780470065297)
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Michael Mansfield | Colm O'Sullivan
Understanding Physics
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11/2010
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Content
Preface. 1. Understanding the physical universe. 2. Using mathematical tools in physics. 3. Causes of motion: dynamics. 4. Motion in two and three dimensions. 5. Fields and energy. 6. Many-body interactions. 7. Rigid-body dynamics. 8. Relative motion. 9. Special relativity. 10. Continuum mechanics: mechanical properties of materials. 11. Thermal physics. 12. Wave Motion. 13. Introduction to quantum mechanics. 14. Electric currents. 15. Electric fields. 16. Magnetic fields. 17. Electromagnetic induction: time-varying emfs. 18. Maxwell's equations: electromagnetic radiation. 19. Atomic physics. 20. Electrons in solids: quantum statistics. 21. Nuclear physics, particle physics and astrophysics. Answers to problems. Appendix A. Mathematical rules and formulas. Appendix B. Some fundamental physical constants. Appendix C. Some astrophysical and geophysical data. Appendix D. The periodic table of the elements. Bibliography. Index.