Understanding Physics - Softcover

Mansfield, Michael; O'Sullivan, Colm

Softcover

ISBN 10: 047006529X ISBN 13: 9780470065297

Publisher: Wiley, 2008

Synopsis

It is well written, well illustrated and has a fresh approach. - Professor Malcolm Cooper

...it covers the topics of introductory physics in a uniform and refreshing way. - Dr. Jan Petter Hansen

...it has just the coverage that we have been looking for but have so far been unable to find. - Dr. Edward Thomas

In my opinion this is an excellent text. It is well balanced, it is explanatory and it has an interesting integrated structure - Dr. Leif Karlsson

The authors have succeeded very well in including 'really modern physics' in such a way, that it is meaningful and understandable. - Dr. Ton van Leeuwen

A solid text-boo, well written. Many original derivations. Good examples and exercises. In many ways this book is quite exceptional in its approach which is quite original... - Professor Alex Montwill

About this title

From the Publisher

This unique book places emphasis on the understanding of the material presented by adopting a reflective approach towards the scientific method used. Knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is required however, the authors introduce more advanced mathematical methods in the context of the physical problems which are used for analysis. Modern physics topics, including quantum mechanics and relativity are introduced early and are integrated with more "classical" material from which they have evolved.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 047006529X
• ISBN 13: 9780470065297
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 776