Polyteknisk Boghandel

YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A ROCKET SCIENTIST TO UNDERSTAND PHYSICSNow anyone with an interest in the physical sciences can master physics -- without formal training or drowning in a sea of complicated formulas and equations. In "Physics Demystified best-selling author Stan Gibilisco offers a fun, effective, and totally painless way to learn the fundamentals and general concepts of physics. With "Physics Demystified you master the subject one simple step at a time - at your own speed. Unlike most books on physics, general principles are presented first - and the details follow. In order to make the learning process as clear and simple as possible, heavy-duty math, formulas, and equations are kept to a minimum. This unique self-teaching guide offers questions at the end of each chapter and section to pinpoint weaknesses, and a 100-question final exam to reinforce the entire book.Simple enough for a beginner but challenging enough for an advanced student, "Physics Demystified is your direct route to learning or brushing up on physics.HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO:
Understand the math used in physical science
Solve mass/force/acceleration problems
Create mathematical models of physical phenomena
Perform distance vs. time calculations
Determine potential and kinetic energy
Calculate the wavelength of sounds and radio signals
Understand visible light interference patterns
Calculate the energy and frequency of a moving particle
Understand atomic structure
Learn about electric current, voltage, resistance, power, and energy

PART ZERO: A REVIEW OF MATHEMATICS
CHAPTER 1 Equations, Formulas, and Vectors
CHAPTER 2 Scientific Notation
CHAPTER 3 Graphing Schemes
CHAPTER 4 Basics of Geometry
CHAPTER 5 Logarithms, Exponentials, and Trigonometry Test: Part Zero

PART ONE: CLASSICAL PHYSICS
CHAPTER 6 Units and Constants
CHAPTER 7 Mass, Force, and Motion
CHAPTER 8 Momentum, Work, Energy, and Power
Chapter 9: Particles of Matter
Chapter 10: Basic States of Matter
Chapter 11: Temperature, Pressure, and Changes of State Test:

Part One

PART TWO: ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM, AND ELECTRONICS
Chapter 12: Direct Current
Chapter 13: Alternating Current
Chapter 14: Magnetism
Chapter 15: More About Alternating Current
Chapter 16: Semiconductors Test:

Part Two

PART THREE: WAVES, PARTICLES, SPACE, AND TIME
Chapter 17: Wave Phenomena
Chapter 18: Forms of Radiation
Chapter 19: Optics
Chapter 20: Relativity Theory Test:

Part Three Final Exam Answers to Quiz, Test, and Exam Questions Suggested Additional References
Index