Essential Trig-based Physics Study Guide Workbook: The Laws of Motion (Learn ...
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LEVEL : This book covers physics at the level of algebra and trigonometry . (If instead you’re looking for the calculus-based physics book, search for ISBN 1941691153.) DESCRIPTION : This combination of physics study guide and workbook focuses on essential problem-solving skills and strategies: Fully solved examples with explanations show you step-by-step how to solve standard physics problems. Handy charts tabulate the symbols, what they mean, and their SI units. Problem-solving strategies are broken down into steps and illustrated with examples. Answers, hints, intermediate answers, and explanations are provided for every practice exercise. Terms and concepts which are essential to solving physics problems are defined and explained. VOLUME : This volume covers motion , including uniform acceleration, vector addition, projectile motion, Newton’s laws, conservation of energy, collisions, rotation, satellites, and more. (Vol. 2 covers electricity and magnetism, while Vol. 3 covers waves, fluids, heat, sound, and light. Vol.’s 2-3 will be released in the spring of 2017.) AUTHOR : The author, Dr. Chris McMullen, has over 20 years of experience teaching university physics in California, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana (and has also taught physics to gifted high school students). Dr. McMullen currently teaches physics at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He has also published a half-dozen papers on the collider phenomenology of superstring-inspired large extra dimensions. Chris McMullen earned his Ph.D. in particle physics from Oklahoma State University (and his M.S. in physics from California State University, Northridge). Dr. McMullen is well-known for: engaging physics students in challenging ideas through creativity breaking difficult problems down into manageable steps providing clear and convincing explanations to subtle issues his mastery of physics and strong background in mathematics helping students become more fluent in practical math skills MATH REVIEW : Separate chapters cover essential algebra skills (like the quadratic formula), geometry formulas (like the area of a circle), and trigonometry skills (like finding an inverse tangent). SOLUTIONS : The back of the book includes a detailed section of hints, intermediate answers, final answers, and explanations to help you solve each problem one step at a time. It’s like having a physics tutor in the back of the book. (However, if you would prefer complete solutions, search for ISBN 1941691161.) USES : This study guide workbook can be used to: learn how to solve fundamental physics problems find fully-solved examples of standard physics problems develop fluency in physics via practice exercises that include answers, hints, and explanations quickly find the most essential physics terms, concepts, and formulas review for standardized exams, such as MCAT, AP Physics, SAT, or the fundamentals of the GRE. CALCULATOR : Every problem in this book can be solved without the aid of a calculator. This is handy for students who will take a standardized exam like the MCAT Physics, which doesn’t allow a calculator. (It’s also a handy skill to be able to estimate an answer without relying on a calculator.) Review: Excellent supplementary reading and workbook. A great crutch. - I am using this workbook as a supplement to Halliday and Resnick's physics text. The motion problems in this workbook help me get back to stuff now forgotten. As the title implies this is NOT a textbook but a workbook for motion problems. I find the problems and their brief explanations VERY useful and wish I had this crutch when I had to trudge through my first physics course. Excellent supplementary reading and workbook. Another triple with bases loaded by Chris McMullen. Review: Trig-based Physics Study Guide - Great Book
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K**L
Excellent supplementary reading and workbook. A great crutch.
I am using this workbook as a supplement to Halliday and Resnick's physics text. The motion problems in this workbook help me get back to stuff now forgotten. As the title implies this is NOT a textbook but a workbook for motion problems. I find the problems and their brief explanations VERY useful and wish I had this crutch when I had to trudge through my first physics course. Excellent supplementary reading and workbook. Another triple with bases loaded by Chris McMullen.
D**E
Trig-based Physics Study Guide
Great Book
D**Y
Easy and straightforward
Nice book, step by step. Might use in tandem with text that gives more description of the physics, like defining what projectile motion is instead of just how to calculate the distances, velocities, and time. Great for introductory problem solving.
A**R
Thank you.
This book makes learning easier.
J**N
Got an A in college Physics 1
This book was a life saver. I’ve been out of college for 5 years and recently decided to go back to pursue vet medicine. I’ve never needed physics before, and my math skills were rusty. I spent many nights crying in frustration the first month of two of class, as I struggled to understand what seemed like simple stuff. Once I got this book I took it to every class. Even the TA referenced it from time to time as he was a physics PHD candidate. I did almost every section and ended up getting an A in the course, making me one of the top students in my class. I just bought the one with magnetism and electricity for college physics 2!
H**R
Excellent supplement to a standard college physics textbook
Excellent supplement to any college student taking a first-year physics course (non calculus based). Explains physics concepts clearly, with plenty of worked out examples.
N**Y
I highly recommend this book to all potential buyers..
Excellent service, super fast delivery.. item arrived as described in good condition. I highly recommend this book to all potential buyers.. it's easy to understand and is filled with step by step examples to follow. It's a must have. I'm 100% satisfied with this purchase!
M**K
Back to school
excellent refresher course without torturous math.
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