Physics essentials

Positioned for students (and parents) who just want the key concepts and a few examples -- without the review, ramp-up, and anecdotal content -- The Essentials For Dummies series is a perfect solution for exam-cramming, homework help, and reference.

Main Authors: Holzner, Steven. (Author), Wohns, Daniel (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley, [2019]
Series: --For dummies.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Viewing the world through the lens of physics
  • Taking vectors step by step
  • Going the distance with speed and acceleration
  • Studying circular motions
  • Push-ups and pull-ups: exercises in force
  • Falling slowly: gravity and friction
  • Putting physics to work
  • Moving objects with impulse and momentum
  • Navigating the twists and turns of angular kinetics
  • Taking a spin with rotational dynamics
  • There and back again: simple harmonic motion
  • Ten marvels of relativity.