Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Standard Version [Hardcover]

Paul A. Tipler (Author), Gene Mosca (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0716783398 | ISBN-13: 978-0716783398 | Publication Date: July 10, 2003 | Edition: 5th

For nearly 30 years, Paul Tipler's Physics for Scientists and Engineers has set the standard in the introductory calculus-based physics course for clarity, accuracy and precision.  In this Fifth Edition, Gene Mosca brings his years of teaching to bear on the text, to scrutinize every explanation and example from the perspective of the freshman student.  The result is a teaching tool that retains its precision and rigor, but offers struggling students the support they need to solve problems strategically and to gain real understanding of physical concepts.
 
Binding Options
For instructor and student convenience, the Fifth Edition of Physics for Scientists and Engineers is available in five paperback volumes.…
Vol. 1A: Mechanics (Chapters 1-13) © 2004, 0-7167-0900-7
Vol. 1B: Oscillations and Waves; Thermodynamics (Chapters 14-20) © 2004, 0-7167-0903-1
Vol. 2A: Electricity (Chapters 21-25) © 2004, 0-7167-0902-3
Vol. 2B: Electrodynamics; Light (Chapters 26-33) © 2004, 0-7167-0901-5
Vol. 2C: Elementary Modern Physics (Chapters 34-41) © 2004, 0-7167-0906-6
 
or in two hardcover volumes:
Volume 1: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves; Thermodynamics (Chapters 1-20 and Relativity minichapter): © 2004, 0-7167-0809-4
Volume 2: Electricity, Magnetism, Light, and Elementary Modern Physics (Chapters 21-41): © 2004, 0-7167-0810-8
 
or a standard or extended hardcover edition:
Standard (first 4 volumes 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B), © 2004, 0-7167-8339-8
Extended (all 5 volumes  1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, and 2C), © 2004, 0-7167-4389-2

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About the Author

PAUL TIPLER formerly taught Physics at Wesleyan University and Oakland university in Michigan. He is also the author of the widely used text Modern Physics 4th edition - GENE MOSCA teaches at the U.S.Naval Academy and co-authored the study guides for the third and fourth editions of this text.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1116 pages
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman; 5th edition (July 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0716783398
• ISBN-13: 978-0716783398
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.1 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #291,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating!, May 1, 2007

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N. Ali (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Standard Version (Hardcover)

Reading university course material generally involves wading through dry, factual textbooks which fail to spark interest. I was pleasantly surprised by Tipler. Very pleasantly, in fact.

The content is divided into sensible sections (Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves, Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, and Modern Physics) and the layout very clear and readable. I felt that the writing was excellent. Concepts were explained clearly, with formulas and worked examples throughout. The worked examples, where long, even included numbers steps and explanations along the way. This being a great boon to engineers, who, let's admit, may want to skip over derivations and see how things are worked out.

One of my favourite things about this book is the clear, modern illustrations and the end-of-chapter reviews, which contain all the important formulas, theories and constant for handy reference and to refresh your memory.

All in all, this book is one of the better things on my prescribed reading lists, and is so captivating that I do in fact this book for both business and pleasure.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recomended, September 5, 2009

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D. J. Hill (PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Standard Version (Hardcover)

If you want to learn physics, this is the text you should use.
The explanation of all of the concepts in this book is presented very well. Chapters are opened with some example of how the concepts in the chapter are applied in other fields of science and engineering. Then, the book proceeds to explain the concepts. The writing is concise and specific, but also very informative and interesting. Reading the text is natural, and doesn't feel like a herculean effort.
Examples in the book are worked out thoroughly and neatly, so they are easy to comprehend, as well as being illustrated with function and well above average images. In addition, the book includes sections that, while not immediately necessary to the understanding of physics, provide more detailed explanations of application or more advanced concepts, for those who are interested. The thing is, they aren't necessary to the continuity of the book.
Each chapter is ended with a page of important formulae, and a set of exercises. The exercises are particularly well organised into three categories according to difficulty, which provides new students to practice their basic understanding, intermediate students to test their understanding, and advanced students with more of a challenge.
I highly recommend this text to anyone learning physics, regardless of what primary text you use. It is a valuable resource, and will aid you greatly.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NICE!, November 4, 2011

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