Course in Elementary Physics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Charles R. Cross

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484059785 ISBN 13: 9780484059787

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

Synopsis

Discover the basics of physical science and how researchers uncover its laws.

This concise introduction surveys what physics studies, from the behavior of moving bodies to the forces that shape the natural world. It explains what makes physics a science and how it differs from chemistry and other fields, using clear examples from everyday phenomena.

Readers learn how scientists observe, experiment, and reason—from defining general principles to testing how specific cases fit those ideas. The text also explores practical ideas like balance, stability, and the workings of simple machines, offering a solid foundation for further study in physics or the history of science.

• Plain explanations of physical laws and how they are discovered
• Guided discussion of observation versus experiment in scientific method
• Foundational topics such as equilibrium, stability, and mechanical powers
• Historical context showing how early researchers approached physics

Ideal for students beginning physics or readers curious about how scientific ideas are built and tested.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484059785
• ISBN 13: 9780484059787
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 182