Physics : a complete introduction / Jim Breithaupt.
Title:
Physics : a complete introduction / Jim Breithaupt.
ISBN:
9781529397925
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Edition:
Revised and updated edition.
Publication Information:
London : Teach Yourself, 2019.
Physical Description:
xii, 276 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
General Note:
First published as Teach yourself physics in Great Britain in 2002 by Hodder Education.
Contents:
Starting physics -- Science in motion -- Forces in action -- Machines at work -- Thermal physics -- Engines and thermodynamics -- Electricity -- The nature of light -- Materials and molecules -- The age of new physics -- The structure of matter -- Energy from the nucleus -- Journey into space -- A challenging future.
Summary:
The book covers all the areas in physics, and each chapter includes explanations and examples to help you develop the understanding you need. Physics does not have to be daunting. This book, complete with practice questions and answers, forms a course which will take you from beginner or intermediate level to having a confident grasp of physics. The book includes: simple step-by-step explanations, to help you grasp new topics or those that have previously confused you; practice questions throughout, to help you embed your learning and improve your confidence; and end of chapter summaries to help you remember the key points you've learnt - so you don't need any separate workbooks or coursebooks.
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OCLC Number:
on1142504520
Availability:
Burnsville - Burnhaven~1
