Physics by Example 200 Problems and Solutions [Hardcover]

Two hundred problems from a wide range of key topics, along with detailed, step-by-step solutions.By guiding the reader through carefully chosen examples and providing their solutions, this book will help the student develop skill in the manipulation of physical concepts while working with two hundred problems from a wide range of key topics in physics.By guiding the reader through carefully chosen examples and providing their solutions, this book will help the student develop skill in the manipulation of physical concepts while working with two hundred problems from a wide range of key topics in physics.Worked Examples in Physics contains two hundred problems from a wide range of key topics in physics, along with detailed, step-by-step solutions. By guiding the reader through carefully chosen examples and providing worked out solutions, this book will help the student to develop skill in manipulating physical concepts. Topics dealt with include: statistical analysis, classical mechanics, gravitation and orbits, special relativity, basic quantum physics, oscillations and waves, optics, electromagnetism, electric circuits, and thermodynamics. There is also a section listing physical constants and other useful data, including a summary of some important mathematical results. In discussing the relevant factors and most suitable methods of approach for given problems, this book imparts many useful insights, and will be invaluable to anyone taking first or second year undergraduate courses in physics.Preface; Acknowledgements; 1. Physical constants and other data; 2. Mathematical notes; 3. Hints for solving physics problems; 4. A note about significant figures; 5. Dimensions, errors and statistical analysis; 6. Classical mechanics and dynamics; 7. Gravitation and orbits; 8. Special relativity; 9. Quantum, atomic and nuclear physics; 10. Oscillations and waves; 11. Optics; 12. Electromagnetism; 13. Electric circuits; 14. Thermodynamics; Index. ...Coherent text, well preselSJ