Understanding Physics
1st Edition
Published on 23. January 1998
Book
Hardback
XX, 756 pages
978-0-471-97553-3 (ISBN)
Description
This unique book places emphasis on the understanding of the material presented by adopting a reflective approach towards the scientific method used. Knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is required however, the authors introduce more advanced mathematical methods in the context of the physical problems which are used for analysis. Modern physics topics, including quantum mechanics and relativity are introduced early and are integrated with more "classical" material from which they have evolved.
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Series
Edition
1., Aufl.
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
tables
Dimensions
Height: 25.3 cm
Width: 19.8 cm
Weight
1620 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-97553-3 (9780471975533)
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Michael Mansfield | Colm O'Sullivan
Understanding Physics
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01/1998
1st Edition
Wiley
€54.90
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Content
Understanding the Physical Universe. Using Mathematical Tools in Physics. Causes of Motion: Dynamics. Motion in Two and Three Dimensions. Fields and Energy. Many-body Interactions. Rigid-body Dynamics. Relative Motion. Special Relativity. Continuum Mechanics: Mechanical Properties of Materials. Thermal Physics. Wave Motion. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics. Electric Currents. Electric Fields. Magnetic Fields. Electromagnetic Induction: Time-varying emfs. Maxwell's Equations: Electromagnetic Radiation. Atomic Physics. Electrons in Solids: Quantum Statistics. Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics and Astrophysics. Answers to Problems. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.