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Physics Essentials For Dummies. (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

Holzner, Steven

 
9780470618417: Physics Essentials For Dummies. (For Dummies Series)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0470618418 ISBN 13: 9780470618417
Verlag: John Wiley &Sons, 2010

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For students who just need to know the vital concepts of physics, whether as a refresher, for exam prep, or as a reference, Physics Essentials For Dummies is a must-have guide. Free of ramp-up and ancillary material, Physics Essentials For Dummies contains content focused on key topics only. It provides discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in an introductory physics course, from force and motion to momentum and kinetics. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical physics concepts as they help high school students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back to the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts.
 
The Essentials For Dummies Series
Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Steven Holzner, PhD, is a former faculty member at Cornell University and MIT. He is the author of Physics For Dummies.

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The easy way to grasp the critical concepts of physics
 
From force and motion to momentum and energy, Physics Essentials For Dummies bypasses the fluff and focuses solely on the critical concepts taught in an introductory physics course. This handy guide provides concise explanations of key subjects using real-world examples, so it's perfect for clarifying concepts and helping you cram for exams.
* Physics and your world -- discover how physics plays into every aspect of the world around you
* Giddy up -- explore displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration and figure out how they fit together
* May the force be with you -- get the lowdown on Newton's laws of motion and what they tell us about force
* Find your direction -- overcome your fear of vectors so you can better understand velocity, acceleration, and force
* Get in motion -- understand the basics of impulse and momentum, and see what happens when objects collide
 
Open the book and find:
* Tips for working with vectors
* How to apply displacement, velocity, and acceleration to circular motion
* Why Newton's laws of motion are so crucial to understanding force
* The basics of work, energy, and power
* How to transition from linear to rotational motion
* The lowdown on gravity and friction
* The fundamentals of simple harmonic motion
* Amazing insights on relativity
 
Learn to:
* The fundamentals of force, work, and energy
* The components of linear and rotational motion
* How to connect physics concepts with the real world

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Verlag
John Wiley &Sons
Erscheinungsdatum
2010
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
0470618418
ISBN 13 
9780470618417
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
192
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