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Understanding Physics
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The book incorporates both classical physics and early introductions to relativity and quantum mechanics, integrating them seamlessly. Featuring worked examples and links to over 600 problems with solutions, plus interactive problems, simulations, and videos accessible via URLs and QR codes, it provides a comprehensive, interactive learning experience.
The text highlights the connections between microscopic and macroscopic perspectives and includes a revised treatment of electromagnetism, aligning with the updated SI unit definitions effective from 2019. It is ideal for students in physics, materials science, and engineering seeking a solid foundation in physics principles.
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This book is suited for undergraduate students studying physics, materials science, or engineering, particularly those new to the subject who require a solid foundational understanding of physics fundamentals and contemporary topics such as relativity and quantum mechanics.
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An updated and thoroughly revised third edition of the foundational text offering an introduction to physics with a comprehensive interactive website.
The revised and updated third edition of Understanding Physics presents a comprehensive introduction to college-level physics. Written with today's students in mind, this compact text covers the core material required within an introductory course in a clear and engaging way. The authors – noted experts on the topic – offer an understanding of the physical universe and present the mathematical tools used in physics.
The book covers all the material required in an introductory physics course. Each topic is introduced from first principles, making the text suitable for students without a prior background in physics. At the same time, the book is designed to enable students to proceed easily to subsequent courses in physics and may be used to support such courses. Relativity and quantum mechanics are introduced at an earlier stage than is usually found in introductory textbooks and are integrated with the more 'classical' material from which they have evolved.
Worked examples and links to problems, designed to be both illustrative and challenging, are included throughout. The links to over 600 problems and their solutions, as well as links to more advanced sections, interactive problems, simulations and videos, may be made by typing in the URLs noted throughout the text or by scanning the micro QR codes given alongside the URLs. See: http://up.ucc.ie/.
This new edition of this essential text:
- Offers an introduction to the principles for each topic presented.
- Presents a comprehensive yet concise introduction to physics covering a wide range of material.
- Features a revised treatment of electromagnetism, specifically the more detailed treatment of electric and magnetic materials.
- Puts emphasis on the relationship between microscopic and macroscopic perspectives.
- Is structured as a foundation course for undergraduate students in physics, materials science and engineering.
- Has been rewritten to conform with the revised definitions of SI base units which came into force in May 2019.
Written for first-year physics students, the revised and updated third edition of Understanding Physics offers a foundation text and interactive website for undergraduate students in physics, materials science and engineering.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781119519508
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 July 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition: 3rd edition
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 31.0mm
Width: 216.0mm
Height: 277.0mm
Weight: 1769g
Pages: 656
About the Author
MICHAEL MANSFIELD, PHD, is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Physics, University College Cork, Ireland.
COLM O'SULLIVAN, PHD, is Emeritus Professor in the Physics Department, University College Cork, Ireland.
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