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Physics Workbook For Dummies [Paperback]

Steve Holzner Ph.D. (Author)
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October 8, 2007 0470169095 978-0470169094 1
Do you have a handle on basic physics terms and concepts, but your problem-solving skills could use some static friction? Physics Workbook for Dummies helps you build upon what you already know to learn how to solve the most common physics problems with confidence and ease.

Physics Workbook for Dummies gets the ball rolling with a brief overview of the nuts and bolts (i.e., converting measures, counting significant figures, applying math skills to physics problems, etc.) before getting into the nitty gritty. If you’re already a pro on the fundamentals, you can skip this section and jump right into the practice problems. There, you’ll get the lowdown on how to take your problem-solving skills to a whole new plane—without ever feeling like you’ve been left spiraling down a black hole.

With easy-to-follow instructions and practical tips, Physics Workbook for Dummies shows you how to you unleash your inner Einstein to solve hundreds of problems in all facets of physics, such as:

  • Acceleration, distance, and time
  • Vectors
  • Force
  • Circular motion
  • Momentum and kinetic energy
  • Rotational kinematics and rotational dynamics
  • Potential and kinetic energy
  • Thermodynamics
  • Electricity and magnetism

Complete answer explanations are included for all problems so you can see where you went wrong (or right). Plus, you’ll get the inside scoop on the ten most common mistakes people make when solving physics problems—and how to avoid them.

When push comes to shove, this friendly guide is just what you need to set your physics problem-solving skills in motion!


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From Kirchhoff's laws to Carnot engines — solve physics problems with ease

Got a grasp on the physics terms and concepts you need to know, but get lost halfway through a problem or, worse, don't know where to begin? No worries — this hands-on guide helps you solve the many types of physics problems you encounter in a focused, step-by-step manner. With just enough refresher explanations before each set of problems, you'll sharpen your skills and improve your performance. You'll see how to work with motion, kinetic energy, thermodynamics, electricity, and more!

  • Step-by-step answer sets clearly identify where you went wrong (or right) with a problem
  • Get the inside scoop on the Big Three: acceleration, distance, and time

  • Know where to begin and how to solve the most common physics problems

  • Use physics in practical applications with confidence

About the Author

Steven Holzner is the award-winning author of more than 100 books, including Physics For Dummies. He did his undergraduate work in physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and got his PhD from Cornell University. He’s been on the faculty of Cornell for ten years, teaching Physics 101 and Physics 102, as well as on the faculty of MIT.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (October 8, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470169095
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470169094
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Steven Holzner is an award-winning author who has written extensively on Ajax and JavaScript. With over 100 titles published, he's sold over a million copies of his books and been translated into 16 languages. As a former faculty member of MIT and Cornell, he teaches corporate seminars around the country.

 

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not all material is covered, not enough questions, November 5, 2007
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-Overall, some useful practice problems are included, but there are typos in some of the solutions.

-Briefly reviews the relevant topics before presenting each set of problems.

-There should have been more practice problems. I will consider getting the Schaum's 3000 question set.

-DOES NOT have problems for the last three chapters of new material in the "Physics for Dummies" book (18-Magnetism, 19-Voltage, 20-Light)!!!

-Covers Algebra-based Physics ONLY. Look elsewhere for Calculus-based Physics problems.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Could have been better, January 30, 2010
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Like everyone is saying, there a lot of errors in the solutions, and many more subtle errors due to rounding and how significant digits are handled. If you get within 5%, you probably got it right. Some of the sections are a little soft compared to the Physics for Dummies book itself.

These problems aside, the combination of the book and workbook make a good introduction to the subject, and if you do the work earnestly, it will equate to a basic high school class, in my opinion.
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14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars typos!!!!, March 15, 2008
This review is from: Physics Workbook For Dummies (Paperback)
Im not a math genius, however I am sure that many of the questions that I got 'wrong' were not incorrect. More than a few of the answers in the back of the book were wrong. Also many other typos; for example in one line it reads 2.45 cm in one inch, in the next line it reads 2.54 cm in one inch. It doesnt seem like a big deal until you are wracking your brains wondering if you did something wrong or if it was simply another typo. The content and delivery is good, but considering this is simply a workbook it probably should have been edited better.
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
rotational dynamics, simple harmonic motion, force along the ramp, original total momentum, start with this equation, force down the ramp, vector component notation, net force accelerating, equation for normal force, parallel plate capacitor with plates, total final momentum, second conversion factor, use this equation, right thumb points, voltage between the plates, rotational kinematics, kinetic friction, final speed, much potential energy, final kinetic energy, equation for kinetic energy, coordinate form, original momentum
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Being Energetic, Obeying the Laws of Thermodynamics, Applying Physics, Getting Started, Circular Motion, Inclined Planes, Getting Dizzy, Applying Force, Static Electricity, Getting Things, Knowing Where You're Headed, The Big Three, You're Getting Warm, Working the Physics Way, Under Pressure, New York City
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