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©2011
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xiv, 557 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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pt. 1. Classical physics -- Review of scientific notation -- Units and constants -- Mass, force, and motion -- Momentum, work, energy, and power -- Particles of matter -- Basic states of matter -- Temperature, pressure, and changes of state -- pt. 2. Electricity, magnetism, and electronics -- Direct current -- Alternating current -- Magnetism -- More about alternating current -- Semiconductors -- pt. 3. Waves, particles, space, and time -- Wave phenomena -- Forms of radiation -- Optics -- Relativity theory
An easy-to-follow introduction to advanced physics that covers key topics, concepts and applications and uses simple explanations to help students grasp the field's foundations