A Manual of Physics: Being an Introduction to the Study of Physical Science, Designed for the Use of University Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Peddie D. So

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484688227 ISBN 13: 9780484688222

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring the physical universe, clearly and accessibly.

This introduction to physical science guides university students through a broad range of core topics with practical explanations and careful structure. The edition presents the building blocks of physics in a way that helps readers grasp how physical laws shape the world around us.

The book offers a clear path from fundamental ideas to applied science. It collects topics from motion and matter to energy, waves, light, heat, and electricity, all organized to build understanding step by step. Readers will encounter methods of science, core physical concepts, and the historical ideas that shaped modern physics, presented in a steady, approachable voice.

What you will experience:

• Foundational coverage of motion, forces, and the nature of matter.
• Foundations of energy, thermodynamics, and the kinetic theory of matter.
• Essays on light, sound, heat, and the behavior of gases, liquids, and solids.

Ideal for students beginning the study of physical science, or anyone seeking a broad, readable introduction to the subject.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484688227
• ISBN 13: 9780484688222
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 521