How to Solve Physics Problems (College Course) [Paperback]

Robert Oman (Author), Daniel Oman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070481660 | ISBN-13: 978-0070481664 | Publication Date: August 1, 1996 | Edition: 1

275,000 students in noncalculus physics; Required pre-med course; Super-accessible, straightforward help; Student-grabbing graphics and style; Icons for important concepts; 1-2-3 help with problems.

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From the Back Cover

The Problem: Physics. The Solution: How to Solve Physics Problems

No one says physics is easy, not even physics professor Bob Oman or microelectronics researcher Dan Oman. They struggled with physics as undergraduates, too, and know the physics student's lament--"I understood everything in lecture and the text, but I couldn't do the problems."

That's why they wrote How to Solve Physics Problems. This book prepares you for physics exams by moving you directly into problem-solving. You learn to solve physics problems naturally and systematically as you read along--before you even know you're doing it--and in a way you simply can't forget. This book also helps you with your homework and gives you a preview of problems that will be on your exams. Plus you get good, solid advice on how to reduce study time, get maximum benefit from class, prepare for your exams effectively, and make your note-taking count.

No matter how tough your textbook or how rigorous your course--whether you are studying calculus-based or non-calc physics--this book will help you understand more and improve your grade.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (August 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070481660
• ISBN-13: 978-0070481664
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Physics > Dynamics > Thermodynamics

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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Is The Book If You Need Help with Physics, January 16, 2000

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Thomas B. Putney "mathguru" (West Virginia) - See all my reviews
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Beginning with the "How To Use This Book" and "How To Excel in Your Physics Course", (especially the latter) and throughout its pages, this is, without a doubt in this readers opinion, the very best book on the subject I have found to date (And I have many). It puts you through the paces. If you want to know this subject and excel in it, these authors have placed before you the practice you will need. I recommend this book highly for your first experiences in this subject. Starting with the mathematical background required; then on to Classical through Special Relativity. It covers each and every topic, in a clear, concise method that enhances learning and improves retention greatly in each and every area. It's a great reference to have on the shelf. EXCELLENT! My thanks to the authors. Your book has helped me much more than I ever expected.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful, recommend, January 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Solve Physics Problems (College Course) (Paperback)

this is a very good book except there are some mistakes(but the mistakes are easily found and corrected by yourself). This book gives you how to attack problems in a very organized manner even though the problems are not so difficult. I came to be able to solve more challenging problems in a different book after solving the easy but organized ones in this book. I recommend this book!

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It is a very good book ., August 29, 1999

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Fahad Alsubaie (Saudi Arabia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Solve Physics Problems (College Course) (Paperback)

It is a very good book but it does not solve complicated problems.Furthermore,it has few mistakes(EX. Pages 88 and 94).In all honesty,it solves the most problems that you will encounter in the freshman physics courses.