Portable TA: A Physics Problem Solving Guide, Volume II [Paperback]

Andrew Elby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 20, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0132317214 | ISBN-13: 978-0132317214 | Edition: 2nd

This stand-alone collection of problems provides extensive practice for applying the central concepts of physics. Features an abundance of “conceptual problems” engage readers with real-world scenarios. This guide offers access to Interactive Physics computer simulations for many of the practice problems to help users visualize complicated physical processes. Each problem is presented in a tutorial, friendly, conversational style with helpful illustrations.

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Suitable for use with any calculus-based physics text, this stand-alone collection of problems gives students extensive practice applying the central concepts of physics -- i.e., the ones most likely to "show up on tests." It includes exceptionally detailed solutions that explain the relevant concepts and problem-solving skills involved.

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This stand-alone collection of problems provides extensive practice for applying the central concepts of physics. Features an abundance of “conceptual problems” engage readers with real-world scenarios. This guide offers access to Interactive Physics computer simulations for many of the practice problems to help users visualize complicated physical processes. Each problem is presented in a tutorial, friendly, conversational style

Product Details

• Paperback: 490 pages
• Publisher: Benjamin Cummings; 2nd edition (November 20, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132317214
• ISBN-13: 978-0132317214
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #136,519 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Help, October 1, 1999

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Ray Tseng (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Portable TA: A Physics Problem Solving Guide, Volume II (Paperback)

Andy Elby provides a really good set of problems and solutions for E&M. He shows you typical problems that your professor will ask you, explains what the problem wants you to do, and finally how to go about solving the problem. Helped me ace Physics 7B at Berkeley. Ideal source for those who look at a physics problem and don't know where to start. Especially with E and M, the correct problem solving path is not always obvious, since Electricity and Magnetism isn't something you can touch or visualize as easily as mechanics.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Saver, June 21, 2000

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Simon Gallup (Berkeley, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Portable TA: A Physics Problem Solving Guide, Volume II (Paperback)

If it wasn't for this book, there is no way I could have passed my physics class. The textbook used was absolutely incomprehensible, but this book led me through problems and helped me understand the concepts rather than just come up with the correct answers.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Study Guide, August 19, 2008

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Ken (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Portable TA: A Physics Problem Solving Guide, Volume II (Paperback)

This is definitely one of the best study guides that I have ever used. Its step by step approach is very helpful. Each chapter begins with simple problems and ends with the most challenging problems (which are likely to show up on exams). The author not only goes over how to solve each individual problem in detail, but he also explains the concepts very clearly, so that you can apply those concepts to solve other problems. It has helped me do well in my introductory physics classes.