Physics essentials for dummies
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Physics essentials for dummies
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Wiley, c2010
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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 oframp-up and ancillary material, Physics Essentials ForDummies contains content focused on key topics only. Itprovides discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in anintroductory physics course, from force and motion to momentum andkinetics. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents whoneed to review critical physics concepts as they help high schoolstudents with homework assignments, as well as for adult learnersheaded back to the classroom who just need a refresher of the coreconcepts. The Essentials For Dummies Series Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials ForDummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing tostudy new material, or who just need a refresher can have aconcise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entirecourse by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. Fromalgebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authorsfocus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Chapter 1: Viewing the World through the Lens of Physics. Chapter 2: Taking Vectors Step by Step. Chapter 3: Going the Distance with Speed and Acceleration. Chapter 4: Studying Circular Motions. Chapter 5: Push-Ups and Pull-Ups: Exercises in Force. Chapter 6: Falling Slowly: Gravity and Friction. Chapter 7: Putting Physics to Work. Chapter 8: Moving Objects with Impulse and Momentum. Chapter 9: Navigating the Twists and Turns of AngularKinetics. Chapter 10: Taking a Spin with Rotational Dynamics. Chapter 11: There and Back Again: Simple Harmonic Motion. Chapter 12: Ten Marvels of Relativity. Index.
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