Synopses & Reviews
The easy way to grasp the critical concepts of physicsFrom force and motion to momentum and energy, Physics Essentials For Dummies bypasses the fluff and focuses solely on the critical concepts taught in an introductory physics course. This handy guide provides concise explanations of key subjects using real-world examples, so it's perfect for clarifying concepts and helping you cram for exams.
Physics and your world — discover how physics plays into every aspect of the world around you
Giddy up — explore displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration and figure out how they fit together
May the force be with you — get the lowdown on Newton's laws of motion and what they tell us about force
Find your direction — overcome your fear of vectors so you can better understand velocity, acceleration, and force
Get in motion — understand the basics of impulse and momentum, and see what happens when objects collide
Open the book and find:
Tips for working with vectors
How to apply displacement, velocity, and acceleration to circular motion
Why Newton's laws of motion are so crucial to understanding force
The basics of work, energy, and power
How to transition from linear to rotational motion
The lowdown on gravity and friction
The fundamentals of simple harmonic motion
Amazing insights on relativity
Learn to:
The fundamentals of force, work, and energy
The components of linear and rotational motion
How to connect physics concepts with the real world
Synopsis
A new series extension of the For Dummies brand, The Essentials For Dummies will appeal to the huge number of readers who seek out focused, short form consumer reference books at the $9.99 price point. Positioned for students (and parents) who just want the key concepts and a few examples - without the review, ramp-up, and anecdotal content - The Essentials For Dummies series is a perfect solution for exam-cramming, homework help, and reference.
Synopsis
For students who just need to know the vital concepts of physics, whether as a refresher, for exam prep, or as a reference,
Physics Essentials For Dummies is a must-have guide. Free of ramp-up and ancillary material,
Physics Essentials For Dummies contains content focused on key topics only. It provides discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in an introductory physics course, from force and motion to momentum and kinetics. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical physics concepts as they help high school students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back to the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts.
The Essentials For Dummies Series
Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject.
About the Author
Steven Holzner, PhD, is a former faculty member at Cornell University and MIT. He is the author of Physics For Dummies.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Chapter 1: Viewing the World through the Lens of Physics.
Chapter 2: Taking Vectors Step by Step.
Chapter 3: Going the Distance with Speed and Acceleration.
Chapter 4: Studying Circular Motions.
Chapter 5: Push-Ups and Pull-Ups: Exercises in Force.
Chapter 6: Falling Slowly: Gravity and Friction.
Chapter 7: Putting Physics to Work.
Chapter 8: Moving Objects with Impulse and Momentum.
Chapter 9: Navigating the Twists and Turns of Angular Kinetics.
Chapter 10: Taking a Spin with Rotational Dynamics.
Chapter 11: There and Back Again: Simple Harmonic Motion.
Chapter 12: Ten Marvels of Relativity.
Index.