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LEVEL: This book covers physics at the level of algebra and trigonometry. (If instead you’re looking for the calculus-based physics book, search for ISBN 1941691153.)
DESCRIPTION: This combination of physics study guide and workbook focuses on essential problem-solving skills and strategies:Fully solved examples with explanations show you step-by-step how to solve standard physics problems.Handy charts tabulate the symbols, what they mean, and their SI units.Problem-solving strategies are broken down into steps and illustrated with examples.Answers, hints, intermediate answers, and explanations are provided for every practice exercise.Terms and concepts which are essential to solving physics problems are defined and explained.VOLUME: This volume covers motion, including uniform acceleration, vector addition, projectile motion, Newton’s laws, conservation of energy, collisions, rotation, satellites, and more. (Vol. 2 covers electricity and magnetism, while Vol. 3 covers waves, fluids, heat, sound, and light. Vol.’s 2-3 will be released in the spring of 2017.)
AUTHOR: The author, Dr. Chris McMullen, has over 20 years of experience teaching university physics in California, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana (and has also taught physics to gifted high school students). Dr. McMullen currently teaches physics at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He has also published a half-dozen papers on the collider phenomenology of superstring-inspired large extra dimensions. Chris McMullen earned his Ph.D. in particle physics from Oklahoma State University (and his M.S. in physics from California State University, Northridge).
Dr. McMullen is well-known for:engaging physics students in challenging ideas through creativitybreaking difficult problems down into manageable stepsproviding clear and convincing explanations to subtle issueshis mastery of physics and strong background in mathematicshelping students become more fluent in practical math skillsMATH REVIEW: Separate chapters cover essential algebra skills (like the quadratic formula), geometry formulas (like the area of a circle), and trigonometry skills (like finding an inverse tangent).
SOLUTIONS: The back of the book includes a detailed section of hints, intermediate answers, final answers, and explanations to help you solve each problem one step at a time. It’s like having a physics tutor in the back of the book. (However, if you would prefer complete solutions, search for ISBN 1941691161.)
USES: This study guide workbook can be used to:learn how to solve fundamental physics problemsfind fully-solved examples of standard physics problemsdevelop fluency in physics via practice exercises that include answers, hints, and explanationsquickly find the most essential physics terms, concepts, and formulasreview for standardized exams, such as MCAT, AP Physics, SAT, or the fundamentals of the GRE.CALCULATOR: Every problem in this book can be solved without the aid of a calculator. This is handy for students who will take a standardized exam like the MCAT Physics, which doesn’t allow a calculator. (It’s also a handy skill to be able to estimate an answer without relying on a calculator.)
From the Publisher
Essentials of Trig-based Physics
Chris McMullen, Ph.D.
Learn physics from a university instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching calculus-based (and trig-based) physics in California, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.
How does this book help you learn physics?
Clear explanations; communication is vital toward learning physics.Emphasis on understanding the connection between the math and concepts.Instructive problems, often broken down into parts.Explaining key steps in the math.Review important techniques from algebra and trigonometry.Hints at the back (in addition to an answer key) help walk you through the solution. The hints address common questions. Designed to help students.
Each chapter concisely reviews key information.Relevant formulas are provided and explained.Handy charts help you quickly understand the symbols and determine the units.Step-by-step examples serve as a handy guide.Stuck on a solution? Check the hints section at the back of the book.The answer to each problem is given at the bottom of the page for easy access.
Topics covered in Volume 1: Uniform one-dimensional acceleration Motion graphs (position, velocity, acceleration) Vector addition and projectile motion Newton’s laws (including springs) Uniform circular motion Gravity and satellites Work, power, energy, center of mass, collisions Rotation, uniform angular acceleration, torque, moment of inertia, angular momentum
A sample of the kinds of problems include:
Atwood’s machinethe top of a roller coaster loopinclined plane problemsthe ballistic pendulumsatellite in a circular orbitconservation of energy, momentum, and angular momentumcar driving in a circle with constant speedracecar on a banked curve1D and 2D collisionsstatic equilibrium
Prerequisites
The student should have learned standard algebra skills, like how to combine like terms, isolate the unknown, solve two equations via substitution, cross multiply, and use the quadratic formula.Chapter 1 reviews essential algebra skills.The student should have learned basic trigonometry skills, including sine, cosine, tangent, trig functions in Quadrants II-IV, and inverse trig functions.Chapter 7 reviews essential trigonometry skills.
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ISBN
1941691145 1941691161 1941691153 194169117X 1941691102 1941691188
Description
Trig-based physics, Volume 1 (motion). It’s basically the calculus-based physics book without any of the calculus. Over 100 fully solved examples of trig-based physics problems. These are actually the solutions to the problems from Essential Trig-based Physics Study Guide Workbook. Physics with calculus, Volume 1 (motion), covered in detail (motion, Newton’s laws, circular motion, work/energy, satellites, center of mass, collisions, rotation). Over 100 fully solved examples of calculus-based physics problems. These are actually the solutions to the problems from Essential Calculus-based Physics Study Guide Workbook. Trig-based physics, Volume 2 (electricity and magnetism), covered in detail. Trig-based physics, Volume 3 (waves, fluids, sound, heat, and light), covered in detail.
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Publisher : Zishka Publishing (September 6, 2016)
Language : English
Paperback : 338 pages
ISBN-10 : 1941691145
ISBN-13 : 978-1941691144
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.77 x 11 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book straightforward and helpful for learning physics concepts. It provides clear explanations without complex math, making it an excellent supplement for first-year physics courses without calculus. The book is described as a lifesaver and great for problem solving.
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