3,000 Solved Problems in Physics (Schaum's Solved Problems) (Schaum's Solved Problems Series) (Paperback)

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Solved Problem Series

These books help readers review and master what they've learned by showing them how to solve thousands of relevant problems. Perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams, these detailed reminders of problem-solving techniques show readers the best strategies for answering even the toughest questions, including the types that appear on typical tests.

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Master physics with Schaum'sNthe high-performance solved-problem guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams! Students love Schaum's Solved Problem Guides because they produce results. Each year, thousands of students improve their test scores and final grades with these indispensable guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's! If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, use this book to: Brush up before tests; Study quickly and more effectively; Learn the best strategies for solving tough problems in step-by-step detail. Review what you've learned in class by solving thousands of related problems that test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, SchaumOs Solved Problem Guides let you practice at your own pace and remind you of all the important problem-solving techniques you need to rememberNfast! And SchaumOs are so complete, theyOre perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams. Inside you will find: 3000 solved problems with complete solutionsNthe largest selection of solved problems yet published on this subject; An index to help you quickly locate the types of problems you want to solve; Problems like those you'll find on your exams; Techniques for choosing the correct approach to problems; Guidance toward the quickest, most efficient solutions. If you want top grades and thorough understanding of physics, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have! Chapters include: Mathematical Introduction. Equilibrium of Concurrent Forces. Kinematics in One Dimension. Newton's Laws of Motion. Motion in a Plane I. Motion in a Plane II. Work and Energy. Power and Simple Machines. Impulse and Momentum. Statics of Rigid Bodies; Rotational Motion I: Kinematics and Dynamics. Rotational Motion II: Kinetic Energy, Angular Impulse, Angular Momentum. Matter in Bulk. Simple Harmonic Motion. Hydrostatics. Hydrodynamics. Temperature and Thermal Expansion. Heat and Calorimetry. Heat Transfer. Gas Laws and Kinetic Theory. The First Law of Thermodynamics. The Second Law of Thermodynamics. Wave Motion. Sound. CoulombOs Law and Electric Fields. Electric Potential and Capacitance. Simple Electric Circuits. The Magnetic Field. Magnetic Properties of Matters. Induced EMF: Generations and Motors. Inductance. Electromagnetic Waves. Light and Optical Phenomena. Mirrors, Lenses, and Optical Instruments. Interference, Diffraction, and Polarization. Special Relativity. Particles of Light and Waves of Matter. Modern Physics: Atoms, Nuclei, Solid-State Electronics.

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (March 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070257345
• ISBN-13: 978-0070257344
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,236 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Zen and Art of Physics Problem Solving, June 11, 2000

By	Mark H Slovak (Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana) - See all my reviews

This remains my favorite book for physics problem solving since I began using it in 1988. From the basics of vector algebra to the principles of modern physics, the student will find a single source for solved problems (both non-calculus and calculus based). The mathematical notation is clean and simple and the solution to each problem is found immediately beneath it (not hidden at the end of the chapter or collected in the back of the book). The diagrams are elegant and clear, as well, with a minimum of "cute" (and usually irrelevant) materials. The student can add this book to their reference library and it serves as one of the best review texts for the standardized tests (such as the GRE and the MCAT).

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I made a great investment buying this book., June 3, 2001

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I took a General Physics I class last semester in College (I never took it in high school) and I was very lost for a while. If you've never done a Physics problem and then see all these new concepts and see how much mathematical thought is required -- well, let's just say it's very intimidating. As my instructor said, the only way to get good at solving physics problems is to do physics problems. He advised us not to give up in attempting problems and to "sleep on some" and have a go at it again the next day(Great advice, by the way!). With this book, and the abundant number of problems in it, ranging from easy to challenging, I was able to get an A in the class. The author included in this book a "Skeletons" outline in the very beginning in order for the student with minimal time to get the maximum benefit: mock homework, exams, and final exams. Awesome book, I'm so glad I bought it... and I will be taking Physics II!

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, Some Real Help., February 27, 2005

By	Eric Woodward (Chula Vista, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ok, I know a there are a few people who gave this book a bad review because it doesn't "teach you" how to think for yourself, but rather is an outline you can copy from. I beg to differ.

First off, this my second time taking calculus based college physics 1....why you may ask?...I don't study?...read the book?...pay attention to lecture? WRONG. I think I'm in a common situation where you take a course in college and its one of those "its what you make of it" classes. That is all fine and dandy as long as you have something to "make it" with such as with a helpful text and/or a helpful prof/lecturer. My first time I had this class I had neither. My text gave lame examples with little explained...and the lecture examples were even lamer. No force diagrams, no explanation on steps or even notifying skipped steps. I basically went to the lecture to learn F=MA, if you have X-newtons acting on Y-kilgrams...what is A? Wow, spectacular lesson learned there. No more detail than that.

So, I searched for help. I have 3 texts...all were horrendous renditions of eachother. I bought several "physics explained" books to find no more that cliff's notes on lame text books. One more shot I said to myself...if I can't learn it then I might as well try to "copy" it with 3,000 problems solved right? This book is more complete than any text I've looked at, with the exception of the college text I used in highschool, and is unfortunately out of print as its well over thirty years old.

This book has force diagrams, plenty of scenarios of a simpler to more advanced renditions of problems helping you to solve what it is you need to solve. Is that so bad? It can be if you do not take to heart the lessons being applied. But ask yourself, how did you learn math at all? Did you fully understand it the first time you saw it? For most of you out there, it took repitition after repetition until it clicked and you knew what to do by heart. You had examples in a text or lecture notes that provided the basic lesson on to the most complex scenario you can apply it to. That's what this book does for physics.

I give 3,000 physics problems solved more than kudos or two thumbs up. If you are stuggling w/ college physics I highly reccomend this book for you. It will help you understand where to start and how to attack problems better than mosts texts. Give it a try, $20 is nothing compared to a non-passing grade and a semester down the tube.

-Eric Woodward