Explaining Physics
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Understanding Physics Today
Author: W. H. Watson
language: en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date: 1963-01-02
This 1963 text explores the philosophical confusion about our pictures of microphysical phenomena that the progression of physics exposes us to. Nearly half a century after the work's original publication, this paperback edition of Understanding Physics Today will provide readers with fresh opportunities to engage with this historically valuable text.
Understanding Physics
Author: Michael Mansfield
language: en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date: 2012-05-18
Understanding Physics – Second edition is a comprehensive, yet compact, introductory physics textbook aimed at physics undergraduates and also at engineers and other scientists taking a general physics course. Written with today's students in mind, this text covers the core material required by an introductory course in a clear and refreshing way. A second colour is used throughout to enhance learning and understanding. Each topic is introduced from first principles so that the text is suitable for students without a prior background in physics. At the same time the book is designed to enable students to proceed easily to subsequent courses in physics and may be used to support such courses. Mathematical methods (in particular, calculus and vector analysis) are introduced within the text as the need arises and are presented in the context of the physical problems which they are used to analyse. Particular aims of the book are to demonstrate to students that the easiest, most concise and least ambiguous way to express and describe phenomena in physics is by using the language of mathematics and that, at this level, the total amount of mathematics required is neither large nor particularly demanding. 'Modern physics' topics (relativity and quantum mechanics) are introduced at an earlier stage than is usually found in introductory textbooks and are integrated with the more 'classical' material from which they have evolved. This book encourages students to develop an intuition for relativistic and quantum concepts at as early a stage as is practicable. The text takes a reflective approach towards the scientific method at all stages and, in keeping with the title of the text, emphasis is placed on understanding of, and insight into, the material presented.
The Universe in Your Coffee Cup: Everyday Physics Explained
Uncover the hidden physics that governs your daily life with "The Universe in Your Coffee Cup: Everyday Physics Explained." Have you ever wondered why you lurch forward when a bus suddenly stops, or how a simple straw allows you to sip your drink? This engaging book takes you on a fascinating journey, revealing the fundamental laws of the universe through the lens of your everyday experiences. From the stubbornness of objects (inertia) illustrated by seatbelts and tablecloth tricks, to the forces and acceleration at play when you push a swing or throw a ball, you'll discover the science behind the seemingly mundane. Explore the kitchen as your personal physics lab, understanding the heat transfer when you touch a hot stove, the phase changes as ice melts and water boils, and the pressure principles behind sharp knives and pressure cookers. "The Universe in Your Coffee Cup" transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, making complex concepts accessible and sparking a sense of wonder about the physical world that surrounds you. Prepare to see your daily routine in a whole new, scientifically illuminating light.