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Physics I For Dummies

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Physics I For Dummies by Steven Holzner provides an easy-to-understand introduction to the fundamental concepts of physics, including motion, energy, and gravity. It simplifies complex topics with clear explanations and real-world examples. Ideal for beginners, the book aims to make physics accessible and engaging for those looking to build a strong foundational knowledge.
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Physics I For Dummies

Uses examples from everyday life to explain the fundamentals of physics, covering such topics as motion, force, kinetic energy, heat and heat flow, magnetism, and gravity.

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An easy-to-follow guide to introductory physics, from the Big Bang to relativity

All science, technology, engineering, and math majors in college and university require some familiarity with physics. Other career paths, like medicine, are also only open to students who understand this fundamental science. But don’t worry if you find physics to be intimidating or confusing. You just need the right guide!

In Physics I For Dummies, you’ll find a roadmap to physics success that walks you through every major topic in introductory physics, including motion, energy, waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, relativity, and more. You’ll learn the basic principles and math formulas of physics through clear and straightforward examples and instruction, without unnecessary jargon or complicated theory.

In this book, you’ll also find:

  • Up-to-date examples and explanations appearing alongside the latest discoveries and research in physics, discussed at a level appropriate for beginning students.
  • All the info found in an intro physics course, arranged in an intuitive sequence that will give first-year students a head start in their high school or college physics class.
  • The latest teaching techniques to ensure that you remember and retain what you read and practice in the book.

Physics I For Dummies is proof that physics can be fun, accessible, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time! Whether you’re a high school or undergraduate student looking for a leg-up on basic physics concepts or you’re just interested in how our universe works, this book will help you understand the thermodynamic, electromagnetic, relativistic, and everything in between.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119872221

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Dr. Steven Holzner has written more than 40 books about physics and programming. He was a contributing editor at PC Magazine and was on the faculty at both MIT and Cornell. He has authored Dummies titles including Physics For Dummies and Physics Essentials For Dummies. Dr. Holzner received his PhD at Cornell.

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