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The fast, easy way to master the fundamentals of physics
Here is the most practical, complete, and easy–to–use guide available for understanding physics and the physical world. Even if you don′t consider yourself a "science" person, this book helps make learning key concepts a pleasure, not a chore. Whether you need help in a course, want to review the basics for an exam, or simply have always been curious about such physical phenomena as energy, sound, electricity, light, and color, you′ve come to the right place! This fully up–to–date edition of Basic Physics:
∗ Has been tested, rewritten, and retested to ensure that you can teach yourself all about physics
∗ Requires no math––mathematical treatments and applications are included in optional sections so that you can choose either a mathematical or nonmathematical approach
∗ Lets you work at your own pace with a helpful question–and–answer format
∗ Lists objectives for each chapter––you can skip ahead or find extra help if you need it
∗ Reinforces what you learn with end–of–chapter self–tests
Here is the most practical, complete, and easy–to–use guide available for understanding physics and the physical world. Even if you don′t consider yourself a "science" person, this book helps make learning key concepts a pleasure, not a chore. Whether you need help in a course, want to review the basics for an exam, or simply have always been curious about such physical phenomena as energy, sound, electricity, light, and color, you′ve come to the right place! This fully up–to–date edition of Basic Physics:
∗ Has been tested, rewritten, and retested to ensure that you can teach yourself all about physics
∗ Requires no math––mathematical treatments and applications are included in optional sections so that you can choose either a mathematical or nonmathematical approach
∗ Lets you work at your own pace with a helpful question–and–answer format
∗ Lists objectives for each chapter––you can skip ahead or find extra help if you need it
∗ Reinforces what you learn with end–of–chapter self–tests
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The fast, easy way to master the fundamentals of physics
Here is the most practical, complete, and easy–to–use guide available for understanding physics and the physical world. Even if you don′t consider yourself a "science" person, this book helps make learning key concepts a pleasure, not a chore. Whether you need help in a course, want to review the basics for an exam, or simply have always been curious about such physical phenomena as energy, sound, electricity, light, and color, you′ve come to the right place! This fully up–to–date edition of Basic Physics:
- Has been tested, rewritten, and retested to ensure that you can teach yourself all about physics
- Requires no math—mathematical treatments and applications are included in optional sections so that you can choose either a mathematical or nonmathematical approach
- Lets you work at your own pace with a helpful question–and–answer format
- Lists objectives for each chapter—you can skip ahead or find extra help if you need it
- Reinforces what you learn with end–of–chapter self–tests
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Physics deals with quantities that can be measured. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Physics deals with quantities that can be measured. Read the first page
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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is brilliant. I got it to help me revise for a medical entrance exam but this would be useful to anybody who needs a basic knowledge of physics. (GCSE, A level etc). The chapters are split into sub topics (so as not to overwhelm you) after each sub topic there are a few mini questions for you to check your knowledge (i found these really useful) and at the end of each chapter there is a topic test checking you have picked up everything from the chapter. (What was really useful about this is if you got a question wrong it told you which sub topic it related to so you could quickly flick back to it and see where you went wrong!) The explanations given are clear and concise but there are also diagrams throughout this book which clarify the explanations further! I found it easy to follow and interesting! Two thumbs up from me!
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I never found physics easy at school and now in my thirties I am having to study it for a medical exam. My heart sunk when the book arrived, however i should not have been worried. The book is written and set out in an easy to read and absorb style. Each point is no more thanhalf a page long, with a question at the end of each point. There are also self tests at the end of each chapter. Unlike other similar books I have not wanted to shut the book after the first few sentences and I actually think i am beginning to grasp what i used to think were concepts that were beyond me.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Amazing book!!
By far the easiest-to-understand self-teach guide to physics book I have found (I bought a few).
The format - theory - examples - questions and answers was very clear, simple and bitesized.
Before begining the book, I had little or no understanding of physics, but on a first read I was able to understand much of the material (if not all of the maths, which was also given in bitesized chunks, well explained). By the end of the secound reading, I was filled with confidence. No more would physics be an off-limits subject.
Physics is doable, even enjoyable - and this book proves it!
If you are not to buy any other book of physics, BUY THIS BOOK.
- buy it if you are interested in physics
- buy it if you are studying GCSE
- buy it if you need to revise before starting yoyur A'level
Buy it and read it twice! Note down all the equations as you go along ...
All the other 'introductions' I found suppose you know quite a bit of physics and maths already (to the authors of those books, shame on you).
By far the easiest-to-understand self-teach guide to physics book I have found (I bought a few).
The format - theory - examples - questions and answers was very clear, simple and bitesized.
Before begining the book, I had little or no understanding of physics, but on a first read I was able to understand much of the material (if not all of the maths, which was also given in bitesized chunks, well explained). By the end of the secound reading, I was filled with confidence. No more would physics be an off-limits subject.
Physics is doable, even enjoyable - and this book proves it!
If you are not to buy any other book of physics, BUY THIS BOOK.
- buy it if you are interested in physics
- buy it if you are studying GCSE
- buy it if you need to revise before starting yoyur A'level
Buy it and read it twice! Note down all the equations as you go along ...
All the other 'introductions' I found suppose you know quite a bit of physics and maths already (to the authors of those books, shame on you).
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Good but could be better
I liked this book, it was easy to understand.
Each section has a set of questions to test if you have understood what you have read. Read more
Each section has a set of questions to test if you have understood what you have read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Amy
Basic physics - complicated subject matter
The physics in this book maybe of a basic level, as in it's not quantum mechanics or general relativity.
But thats about where the "basics" end. Read more
But thats about where the "basics" end. Read more
Published 2 months ago by William Templar
Great for Newcomers to Physics
I didn't really know if i'd understand any of this book, but was highly interested in physics so thought i'd give it a go. Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. SHAW
Excellent, easy introduction to Physics
The programed learning approach works very well here, making it easy (and even enjoyable) to read. Very carefully thought out: unlike many textbooks, not a word is wasted - no... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dr. Rajan Bowri
Brilliant book on physics
Basic Physics by Karl Kuhn seems to be almost perfect to me. The book is very clearly written and thoroughly understandable. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Romano
A really excellent read
You don't need any prior physics knowledge to read ths book. It's written in a conversational way and with a few simple formulas dotted here and there. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Dickie III
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