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Physics Fixes All the Facts (The Frontiers Collection)
by Liam GrahamComplex systems seem to magically emerge from the interactions of their parts. A whirlpool emerges from water molecules. A living cell from organic molecules. You emerge from the cells of your body. Not since chaos has a concept from physics spread like wildfire to other disciplines. Emergence can be found from chemistry to economics; from psychology to ecology. At its heart is the alluring idea that there’s more to the world than physics, that there is a holistic component to nature, an edge of mystery. “Physics Fixes All the Facts” starts by taking you on a tour through a fascinating world of complexity, exploring phenomena from the inside of an atomic nucleus to bacterial behaviour to the ability of your thoughts to affect the world. These examples are used along with a thorough exploration of the philosophical literature to untangle the notoriously poorly defined concept of emergence. This reveals something surprising: the term emergence is redundant. In its weak form it is so weak that it applies to everything. In its strong form it is so restrictive that it is like the belief that there are pixies in your garden, impossible to exclude but not worth spending your time on. Emergence either applies to all systems or to none. Rather than telling us something about the nature of the world, it is an illusion, an artefact of our cognitive limitations. The past decade has seen a dozen or so monographs and collections about emergence, almost all resolutely supportive of the concept. This book aims to redress the balance. But it is more than just a campaign against the idea of emergence. Graham presents a framework called Austere Physicalism and argues that it is the only coherent way to view the world. He uses this framework to reinterpret so-called emergent phenomena and investigates its wider implications for science. In this radically materialist view, we are nothing but physical systems among others. “Physics Fixes All the Facts” ends by exploring what this means for our sense of free will and consciousness. The book will appeal to academics in fields which use the concepts of complexity or emergence. Scientists and philosophers alike will find unexpected and exciting ideas in these pages. But the target audience is much broader including students who want to add context to their studies and the intellectually curious with some scientific background.
Physics For Scientists And Engineers (Seventh Edition)
by Raymond A. Serway John W. JewettSerway (professor emeritus, James Madison University) and Jewett (physics, California State Polytechnic University) integrate Web-based media resources in this seventh edition of an introductory physics text for students majoring in science or engineering.
Physics For Scientists And Engineers With Modern Physics
by Douglas C. GiancoliPhysics for Scientists and Engineers combines outstanding pedagogy with a clear and direct narrative and applications that draw the student into the physics. The new edition also features an unrivaled suite of media and on-line resources that enhance the understanding of physics. This book is written for students. It aims to explain physics in a readable and interesting manner that is accessible and clear, and to teach students by anticipating their needs and difficulties without oversimplifying. Physics is a description of reality, and thus each topic begins with concrete observations and experiences that students can directly relate to. We then move on to the generalizations and more formal treatment of the topic. Not only does this make the material more interesting and easier to understand, but it is closer to the way physics is actually practiced.
Physics For Scientists And Engineers: A Strategic Approach
by Randall KnightFor courses in introductory calculus-based physics. A research-driven approach, fine-tuned for even greater ease-of-use and student success For the Fourth Edition of Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Knight continues to build on strong research-based foundations with fine-tuned and streamlined content, hallmark features, and an even more robust MasteringPhysics program, taking student learning to a new level. By extending problem-solving guidance to include a greater emphasis on modeling and significantly revised and more challenging problem sets, students gain confidence and skills in problem solving. A modified Table of Contents and the addition of advanced topics now accommodate different teaching preferences and course structures.
Physics For Scientists And Engineers: Volume 2, Chapters 23-46
by Raymond A. Serway John W. JewettAchieve success in your physics course by making the most of what PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS has to offer you. From a host of in-text features to a range of outstanding technology resources, you'll have everything you need to understand the natural forces and principles of physics. Throughout every chapter, the authors have built in a wide range of examples, exercises, and illustrations that will help you understand the laws of physics AND succeed in your course! Available with most new copies of the text is CengageNOW for Physics. Save time, learn more, and succeed in the course with this online suite of resources that give you the choices and tools you need to study smarter and get the grade. Receive a personalized study plan based on chapter-specific diagnostic testing to help you pinpoint what you need to know NOW, and interact with a live physics tutor through the exclusive Personal Tutor with SMARTHINKING program to help you master the concepts.
Physics Funky Science (Funky Science)
by Kirsten HallSmart and savvy girls will love discovering the secrets of science! Funky Science: Physics has loads of cool, creative experiments presented in a fun and accessible way, relating to topics that girls love. Grab some friends to make some noise, create a rainbow, uncover the secrets of light, discover the mysteries of energy, and put the fun in Funky Physics! All experiments are developed with science teachers and provide the science behind the activity along with parental guidance symbols and glossaries of Wonder Words.
Physics I Essentials (Essentials Study Guides #1)
by The Editors of REAREA's Essentials provide quick and easy access to critical information in a variety of different fields, ranging from the most basic to the most advanced. As its name implies, these concise, comprehensive study guides summarize the essentials of the field covered. Essentials are helpful when preparing for exams, doing homework and will remain a lasting reference source for students, teachers, and professionals. Physics I includes vectors and scalars, one-dimensional motion, plane motion, dynamics of a particle, work and energy, conservation of energy, dynamics of systems of particles, rotational kinematics and dynamics, harmonic motion, sound waves, gravitation, equilibrium of rigid bodies, fluid statics and dynamics, temperature, heat and the first law of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, and entropy and the second law of thermodynamics.
Physics I For Dummies
by Steven HolznerThe fun and easy way to get up to speed on the basic concepts of physicsFor high school and undergraduate students alike, physics classes are recommended or required courses for a wide variety of majors, and continue to be a challenging and often confusing course.Physics I For Dummies tracks specifically to an introductory course and, keeping with the traditionally easy-to-follow Dummies style, teaches you the basic principles and formulas in a clear and concise manner, proving that you don't have to be Einstein to understand physics!Explains the basic principles in a simple, clear, and entertaining fashionNew edition includes updated examples and explanations, as well as the newest discoveries in the fieldContains the newest teaching techniquesIf just thinking about the laws of physics makes your head spin, this hands-on, friendly guide gets you out of the black hole and sheds light on this often-intimidating subject.
Physics I For Dummies
by Steven HolznerAn easy-to-follow guide to introductory physics, from the Big Bang to relativity All science, technology, engineering, and math majors in college and university require some familiarity with physics. Other career paths, like medicine, are also only open to students who understand this fundamental science. But don’t worry if you find physics to be intimidating or confusing. You just need the right guide! In Physics I For Dummies, you’ll find a roadmap to physics success that walks you through every major topic in introductory physics, including motion, energy, waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, relativity, and more. You’ll learn the basic principles and math formulas of physics through clear and straightforward examples and instruction, and without unnecessary jargon or complicated theory. In this book, you’ll also find: Up-to-date examples and explanations appearing alongside the latest discoveries and research in physics, discussed at a level appropriate for beginning students All the info found in an intro physics course, arranged in an intuitive sequence that will give first-year students a head start in their high school or college physics class The latest teaching techniques to ensure that you remember and retain what you read and practice in the bookPhysics I For Dummies is proof that physics can fun, accessible, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time! Whether you’re a high school or undergraduate student looking for a leg-up on basic physics concepts or you’re just interested in how our universe works, this book will help you understand the thermodynamic, electromagnetic, relativistic, and everything in between.
Physics I Practice Problems For Dummies (+ Free Online Practice)
by Consumer DummiesPractice makes perfect - and helps deepen your understanding of physics 1,001 Physics Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 1,001 opportunities to learn everything physics. A physics course is a key requirement for careers in engineering, computer science, and medicine and now you can further practice classroom instruction. Plus online content provides you with an on-the-go collection of physics problems in a multiple choice format. 1,001 Physics Practice Problems For Dummies takes you beyond classroom instruction and puts your problems solving skills to the test. Reinforces the skills you learn in physics class Helps refine your understanding of physics Practice problems with answer explanations that detail every step of every problem Customized practice sets for self-directed study Whether you're studying physics at the high school or college level, the practice problems in 1,001 Physics Practice Problems For Dummies range in areas of difficulty and style, providing you with the help you need to score high on your next exam.
Physics I Workbook For Dummies
by Steven HolznerUnleash your inner Einstein and score higher in physicsDo you have a handle on basic physics terms and concepts, but your problem-solving skills could use some static friction? Physics I Workbook For Dummies helps you build upon what you already know to learn how to solve the most common physics problems with confidence and ease.Physics I Workbook For Dummies gets the ball rolling with a brief overview of the nuts and bolts of physics (i.e. converting measure, counting signification figures, applying math skills to physics problems, etc.) before getting in the nitty gritty. If you're already a pro you can skip this section and jump right into the practice problems. There, you'll get the lowdown on how to take your problem-solving skills to a whole new plane--without ever feeling like you've been left spiraling down a black hole.Easy-to-follow instructions and practical tipsComplete answer explanations are included so you can see where you went wrong (or right)Covers the ten most common mistakes people make when solving practice physics problemsWhen push comes to shove, this friendly guide is just what you need to set your physics problem-solving skills in motion.
Physics I Workbook For Dummies with Online Practice
by The Experts at DummiesNail your next physics exam and prepare yourself for the next level of physics education Physics isn’t the easiest part of high school, but it doesn’t have to be pull-your-hair-out hard. In Physics I Workbook For Dummies, you get practical guidance to reinforce what you already know and master new physics concepts. You’ll gain confidence in critical subject areas like motion, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism while setting yourself up for success in college- and university-level physics courses. This book offers hands-on practice exercises in the book and on an online test bank that come with plain-English answers and step-by-step explanations so you can see what you did right and where you need practice. The perfect combination of instruction and application, Physics I Workbook For Dummies also provides: Understandable explanations of central physics concepts and the techniques you need to solve common problems Practice questions with complete answer explanations to test your knowledge as you progress Highlights of the ten most common pitfalls and traps that students encounter in physics assignments and exams and how to avoid them A collection of the ten most useful online physics resources, along with free, 1-year access to online chapter quizzes Whether you’re planning to tackle the MCAT one day or just want to improve your performance on your next physics test, Physics I Workbook For Dummies offers you an opportunity to master a rewarding and challenging subject that unlocks countless educational and career opportunities.
Physics I: 501 Practice Problems For Dummies (+ Free Online Practice)
by The Experts at DummiesOvercome your study inertia and polish your knowledge of physics Physics I: 501 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 501 opportunities to practice solving problems from all the major topics covered you Physics I class—in the book and online! Get extra help with tricky subjects, solidify what you’ve already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will help you succeed in this tough-but-required class, no matter what your skill level. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to help you put key concepts into practice. Work through practice problems on all Physics I topics covered in school classes Step through detailed solutions to build your understanding Access practice questions online to study anywhere, any time Improve your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practiceThe material presented in Physics I: 501 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as parents and tutors looking to help supplement Physics I instruction. Physics I: 501 Practice Problems For Dummies (9781119883715) was previously published as Physics I Practice Problems For Dummies (9781118853153). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
Physics II For Dummies
by By Steven HolznerA plain-English guide to advanced physics Does just thinking about the laws of motion make your head spin? Does studying electricity short your circuits? Physics II For Dummies walks you through the essentials and gives you easy-to-understand and digestible guidance on this often intimidating course. Thanks to this book, you don?t have to be Einstein to understand physics. As you learn about mechanical waves and sound, forces and fields, electric potential and electric energy, and much more, you?ll appreciate the For Dummies law: The easier we make it, the faster you?ll understand it! An extension of the successful Physics I For Dummies Covers topics in a straightforward and effective manner Explains concepts and terms in a fast and easy-to-understand way Whether you?re currently enrolled in an undergraduate-level Physics II course or just want a refresher on the fundamentals of advanced physics, this no-nonsense guide makes this fascinating topic accessible to everyone.
Physics Made Simple
by Christopher Gordon De PreeUnderstand the rules that make the universe run. Understanding the laws of physics is essential for all scientific studies, but many students are intimidated by their complexities. This completely revised and updated book makes it easy to understand the most important principles. From the physics of the everyday world to the theory of relativity, PHYSICS MADE SIMPLE covers it all. Each chapter is introduced by anecdotes that directly apply the concepts to contemporary life and ends with practice problems--with complete solutions--to reinforce the concepts. Humorous illustrations and stories complete the text, making it not only easy but fun to learn this important science. Topics covered include: *force *motion *energy *waves *electricity and magnetism *the atom *quantum physics *relativity *spectroscopy *particle physics.
Physics Part 1 class 10 - S.C.E.R.T. - Kerala Board
by State Council of Educational Research TrainingPhysics Part 1 textbook for 10th standard from State Council of Educational Research and Training (S.C.E.R.T.) Kerala in English.
Physics Part 1 class 12 - Meghalaya Board
by Meghalaya Board of School EducationThis Physics Text Book (Part – 1) has remained an all-time favorite amongst teachers and students alike. Ideal for the students of class 12, it has been published by the meghalaya board of school education. It contains exercises at the end of each chapter to help the students evaluate their own knowledge base. Chapters have been divided into subsections and explained in a topic wise manner so that students have a better understanding of the concept. The interactive flow of words will let the students think and practice while they simultaneously learn. Solved examples help the students understand different scientific calculations easily.
Physics Part 1 class 9 - S.C.E.R.T. - Kerala Board
by State Council of Educational Research TrainingPhysics Part 1 text book for 9th standard from State Council of Educational Research and Training (S.C.E.R.T.) Kerala in English.
Physics Part 2 class 10 - S.C.E.R.T. - Kerala Board
by State Council of Educational Research TrainingPhysics Part 2 textbook for 10th standard from State Council of Educational Research and Training (S.C.E.R.T.) Kerala in English.
Physics Part 2 class 12 - Meghalaya Board
by Meghalaya Board of School EducationThis Physics Text Book (Part – 2) has remained an all-time favorite amongst teachers and students alike. Ideal for the students of class 12, it has been published by the Meghalaya board of school education. It contains exercises at the end of each chapter to help the students evaluate their own knowledge base. Chapters have been divided into subsections and explained in a topic wise manner so that students have a better understanding of the concept. The interactive flow of words will let the students think and practice while they simultaneously learn. Solved examples help the students understand different scientific calculations easily.
Physics Part 2 class 9 - S.C.E.R.T. - Kerala Board
by State Council of Educational Research TrainingPhysics Part 2 text book for 9th standard from State Council of Educational Research and Training (S.C.E.R.T.) Kerala in English.
Physics Part-1 class 11 - NCERT - 23
by National Council of Educational Research and Training.The "Physics Part 1" textbook by NCERT for Class 11 provides an introduction to the vast world of physics, a fundamental branch of science. The initial chapters delve into the essence of physics, discussing its significance and the role it plays in our understanding of the universe. Students are introduced to the core forces of nature, emphasizing the beauty and intricacy of the physical world. As the textbook progresses, readers are familiarized with fundamental concepts, theories, and phenomena, laying the foundation for more advanced studies in the subject. The book is structured to offer a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical understanding, ensuring that students not only learn the principles but also see their applications in real-world scenarios.
Physics Part-1 class 12 - NCERT - 23
by National Council Of Educational Research And TrainingPhysics Textbook Part 1 - Class 12 (NCERT Board) is a comprehensive resource covering fundamental concepts of physics. Topics include electric charges and fields, electrostatic potential and capacitance, current electricity, moving charges and magnetism, magnetism and matter, electromagnetic induction, and alternating current. This textbook aims to develop students' understanding and problem-solving skills through clear explanations, illustrations, and examples. It provides a strong foundation for further studies and future endeavors in physics.
Physics Part-2 class 11 - NCERT - 23
by National Council of Educational Research and TrainingThe NCERT Class 11 Physics, Part 2 textbook provides students with an introduction to advanced physical concepts that form the foundation for deeper study in subsequent years. Emphasizing a conceptual understanding, the book covers topics like thermodynamics, mechanical properties of solids and fluids, kinetic theory, oscillations, and waves. Through clear explanations, diagrams, and real-world applications, students gain insight into the intricate workings of the physical world. The textbook is designed to foster analytical thinking and prepare students for future academic challenges in the field of physics.
Physics Part-2 class 12 - NCERT - 23
by National Council Of Educational Research And TrainingPhysics Textbook Part 2 - Class 12 (NCERT Board) is an advanced resource covering electromagnetic waves, ray optics, wave optics, dual nature of radiation and matter, atoms, and nuclei. Building upon Part 1, this textbook explores these topics in detail. Students learn about wave-particle duality, photoelectric effect, Bohr's model of the atom, and nuclear physics. They also study optical instruments, interference, diffraction, and polarization of light. This textbook aims to deepen students' understanding and analytical skills through clear explanations and illustrations. It provides a comprehensive preparation for higher-level studies and equips students with a solid foundation in advanced physics principles.