Physics Essentials For Dummies (For Dummies)
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.
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The easy way to grasp the critical concepts of physics
From 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
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