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A handbook of mathematical methods and problem-solving tools for introductory physics / Joshua F. Whitney, Heather M. Whitney

By: Contributor(s): Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Series: IOP concise physics | [IOP release 3]Publisher: San Rafael ; Bristol : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, [2016]Copyright date: © 2016Edition: Version: 20161001Description: 1 Online-Ressource (verschiedene Seitenzählungen) : IllustrationenISBN:
  • 9781681742816
  • 9781681742830
  • 1681742810
  • 1681742837
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: 9781681742809 | Erscheint auch als: 9781681742809 Druck-AusgabeDDC classification:
  • 530.15
LOC classification:
  • QC20
DOI: DOI: 10.1088/978-1-6817-4281-6Online resources: Additional physical formats: Also available in print.Summary: This is a companion textbook for an introductory course in physics. It aims to link the theories and models that students learn in class with practical problem-solving techniques. In other words, it should address the common complaint that 'I understand the concepts but I can't do the homework or tests'. The fundamentals of introductory physics courses are addressed in simple and concise terms, with emphasis on how the fundamental concepts and equations should be used to solve physics problems.Summary: 1. Introduction -- 2. Kinematics -- 2.1. Equations needed with symbols defined -- 2.2. Understanding the equations -- 2.3. Keeping the signs straight -- 2.4. Motion in 2-dimensions : relating x and y -- 2.5. Summary and important notesSummary: 3. Newton's laws -- 3.1. Applying the first law -- 3.2. Applying the second law -- 3.3. Applying the third law -- 3.4. Examples -- 3.5. Summary and important notesSummary: 4. Energy and momentum -- 4.1. Energy -- 4.2. Momentum -- 4.3. Types of collisions -- 4.4. Summary and important notesSummary: 5. Circular and rotational motion -- 5.1. Centripetal force -- 5.2. Torque -- 5.3. Moment of inertiaSummary: 6. Basic optics -- 6.1. Diffraction and interference -- 6.2. Thin lenses -- 6.3. Summary and important notesSummary: 7. The right-hand rule -- 7.1. How to use it properly -- 7.2. Special case of magnetic fields from currents -- 7.3. Summary and important notesSummary: 8. Electric fields and electric potential -- 8.1. Finding fields and forces from point charges -- 8.2. Electric field integrals -- 8.3. Electric potential from point charges -- 8.4. Summary and important notesSummary: 9. Circuits -- 10. Modern physics -- 10.1. Relativity -- 10.2. Quantum mechanics -- 10.3. Brief aside on energy equations -- 10.4. Summary and important notesSummary: 11. General problem-solving tips -- 11.1. Break the problem down into as small pieces as possible -- 11.2. Write down everything you have and what you are trying to find -- 11.3. Check units -- 11.4. Pull all the 10n factors out of your calculation before putting it in your calculator -- 11.5. Practice algebra -- 11.6. Keep everything symbolic as long as possible -- 11.7. Electron voltsPPN: PPN: 872407292Package identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-135-IAL | ZDB-135-ICP
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