A Text-Book of Physics, Largely Experimental: Including the Harvard College "Descriptive List of Elementary Exercises in Physics" (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edwin Herbert Hall

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331630125 ISBN 13: 9780331630121

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical, experiment‑driven introduction to physics

This classic text is a laboratory and descriptive manual designed for beginners in systematic physics study. It presents hands‑on exercises alongside clear explanations, linking observation with the ideas that underlie mechanics, heat, light, and electricity. The third edition reorganizes material for smoother learning and places emphasis on recording accurate lab work and connected understanding.

In this edition, the author stresses that classroom discussion and demonstrations are as important as the actual lab work. It offers definite, doable tasks that build observation, data collection, and thoughtful reasoning, rather than simply verifying conclusions. The exercises are paired with guidance on keeping a well‑ordered, legible notebook and using simple drawings to describe apparatus.
What you’ll experience

• A structured sequence of experiments that introduce core physics concepts through data and reasoning
• Practical notes on laboratory technique, note‑book keeping, and report writing
• Clear connections between qualitative observations and quantitative results
• Historical context and practical apparatus lists to support classroom use

Ideal for students beginning physics study, teachers planning a hands‑on course, or anyone building a foundational, experiment‑based understanding of physical laws.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331630125
• ISBN 13: 9780331630121
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 594