A handbook of mathematical methods and problem-solving tools for introductory physics /

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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 home...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Whitney, Joshua F. (Autor), Whitney, Heather M. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: San Rafael [California] (40 Oak Drive, San Rafael, CA, 94903, USA) : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, [2016]
Colección:IOP (Series). Release 3.
IOP concise physics.
Temas:
Mathematical physics.
Mathematical Physics.
Applied Physics.
SCIENCE / Physics / General.
SCIENCE / Physics / Mathematical & Computational.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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 notes
  • 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 notes
  • 4. Energy and momentum
  • 4.1. Energy
  • 4.2. Momentum
  • 4.3. Types of collisions
  • 4.4. Summary and important notes
  • 5. Circular and rotational motion
  • 5.1. Centripetal force
  • 5.2. Torque
  • 5.3. Moment of inertia
  • 6. Basic optics
  • 6.1. Diffraction and interference
  • 6.2. Thin lenses
  • 6.3. Summary and important notes
  • 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 notes
  • 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 notes
  • 9. Circuits
  • 10. Modern physics
  • 10.1. Relativity
  • 10.2. Quantum mechanics
  • 10.3. Brief aside on energy equations
  • 10.4. Summary and important notes
  • 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 volts.

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