Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Volume 1 (Chaps 1-20) (4th Edition)
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This book is written for students. It aims to explain physics in a readable and interesting manner that is accessible and clear, and to teach students by anticipating their needs and difficulties without oversimplifying.
Physics is a description of reality, and thus each topic begins with concrete observations and experiences that students can directly relate to. We then move on to the generalizations and more formal treatment of the topic. Not only does this make the material more interesting and easier to understand, but it is closer to the way physics is actually practiced.
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| 09-08-08 | 3 | (NA) |
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the book is ok but amazon suggested the wrong solutions manuel and I can't seem to get an answer on if you carry the correct book or not? disappointed with amazon with this issue.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-25 03:08:42 EST)
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| 06-27-03 | 5 | 17\17 |
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This book is well organized, fairly rigorous, and contains lots of useful examples and problems. This text requires, at very least, a semester of calculus for an excellent understanding. 3 semesters of calculus will allow the reader to have a truly complete understanding of the text. The organization is mainly by color/font and is self-explanitory. The text is calc-based and the level of this material is the hardest that is actually covered in any freshman physics course in the country. (This is based off the info that that this text is used at MIT, which has one of the most difficult and best physics programs in the U.S.) The examples in this text really top it off; they lead the reader through the text and make all the problems at the end of the chapter feasible.
The main difference between this book and Serway's calc-based text (Serway's larger set ISBN: 0030317169) is that Serway's is slightly harder. (One review believed the Serway text to be easier, but I am guessing this was one of Serway's non-calc texts. Serway's calc-based text covers more than what is needed for the AP Phys-C Exam.) Topics covered: Classical Mechanics, Oscillations/Waves, Fluids, and Thermodynamics. THIS BOOK IS EXCELLENT FOR SELF-STUDY. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-09 03:05:20 EST)
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