Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of Applied Physics (Schaum's Outline S.) - Softcover

Beiser, Arthur

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0070052018 ISBN 13: 9780070052017

Publisher: Schaum Outline Series, 1995

Synopsis

This text includes topics such as: useful maths, vectors, the laws of motion, energy, equilibrium, theory of matter, magnetism, and nuclear physics.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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-810 detailed problems, including step-by-step solutions
-1,009 additional practice problems, with answers supplied
-400 multiple choice questions with answers
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-Understandable explanations of all topics, with accompanying sample problems and solutions

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Chapters include:

-Useful Math
-Vectors
-Motion in a Straight Line
-Motion in a Vertical Plane
-Laws of Motion
-Friction
-Energy
-Momentum
-Circular Motion and Gravitation
-Rotational Motion
-Equilibrium
-Simple Machines
-Elasticity
-Simple Harmonic Motion
-Waves and Sound
-Fluids at Rest
-Fluids in Motion
-Heat
-Expansion of Solids, Liquids, and Gases
-Kinetic Theory of Matter
-Thermodynamics
-Heat Transfer
-Electricity
-Electric Current Direct Current Circuits
-Capacitance
-Magnetism
-Electromagnetic Induction
-Alternating-Current Circuits
-Light
-Spherical Mirrors
-Lenses
-Physical and Quantum Optics
-Atomic Physics
-The Solid State
-Nuclear Physics

About the Author:

Arthur Beiser, Ph.D. (New York, NY) is the author of several Schaum’s Outlines. Dr. Beiser was a longtime professor of physics at New York University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Schaum Outline Series
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0070052018
• ISBN 13: 9780070052017
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 384