An Introduction to the Study of Physics, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. F. Walden

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483031178 ISBN 13: 9780483031173

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A practical, student-friendly primer on how physical measurements shape understanding in physics.

This volume, the first of a two-part series, guides readers through core concepts of measurement, units, and the way we quantify nature. Rather than a pure theory text, it emphasizes a heuristic approach that builds clear ideas about how to observe, compare, and reason about physical properties.

Designed for classroom use, it combines accessible explanations with concrete, hands-on exercises. Readers will explore how to measure length, mass, volume, and density, and see how these ideas connect to real experiments and practical applications. The authors also discuss common teaching challenges and offer ready-to-use apparatus ideas that are affordable and easy to replicate in school labs.

• Foundations of measurement: units, accuracy, and the logic of quantifying physical properties.
• Step-by-step guidance for reading instruments, conducting experiments, and interpreting results.
• Practical applications of density, volume, and mass, with worked examples and exercises.
• Teacher-friendly structure that supports flexible use in a range of classroom settings.

Ideal for students beginning physics and for educators seeking a solid, hands-on introduction to measurement in the physical sciences.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483031178
• ISBN 13: 9780483031173
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 274