{"product_id":"understanding-physics-paperback","title":"Understanding Physics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael M. Mansfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eColm O'Sullivan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn updated and thoroughly revised third edition of the foundational text offering an introduction to physics with a comprehensive interactive website\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe revised and updated third edition of \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Physics\u003c\/i\u003e presents a comprehensive introduction to college-level physics. Written with today's students in mind, this compact text covers the core material required within an introductory course in a clear and engaging way. The authors - noted experts on the topic - offer an understanding of the physical universe and present the mathematical tools used in physics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book covers all the material required in an introductory physics course. Each topic is introduced from first principles so that the text is suitable for students without a prior background in physics. At the same time the book is designed to enable students to proceed easily to subsequent courses in physics and may be used to support such courses. Relativity and quantum mechanics are introduced at an earlier stage than is usually found in introductory textbooks and are integrated with the more 'classical' material from which they have evolved.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorked examples and links to problems, designed to be both illustrative and challenging, are included throughout. The links to over 600 problems and their solutions, as well as links to more advanced sections, interactive problems, simulations and videos may be made by typing in the URL's which are noted throughout the text or by scanning the micro QR codes given alongside the URL's, see: http: \/\/up.ucc.ie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new edition of this essential text: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers an introduction to the principles for each topic presented\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents a comprehensive yet concise introduction to physics covering a wide range of material\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a revised treatment of electromagnetism, specifically the more detailed treatment of electric and magnetic materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePuts emphasis on the relationship between microscopic and macroscopic perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs structured as a foundation course for undergraduate students in physics, materials science and engineering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHas been rewritten to conform with the revised definitions of SI base units which came into force in May 2019\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for first year physics students, the revised and updated third edition of \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Physics \u003c\/i\u003eoffers \u003ci\u003ea\u003c\/i\u003e foundation text and interactive website for undergraduate students in physics, materials science and engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn updated and thoroughly revised third edition of the foundational text offering an introduction to physics with a comprehensive interactive website\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe revised and updated third edition of \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Physics\u003c\/i\u003e presents a comprehensive introduction to college-level physics. Written with today's students in mind, this compact text covers the core material required within an introductory course in a clear and engaging way. The authors - noted experts on the topic - offer an understanding of the physical universe and present the mathematical tools used in physics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book covers all the material required in an introductory physics course. Each topic is introduced from first principles so that the text is suitable for students without a prior background in physics. At the same time the book is designed to enable students to proceed easily to subsequent courses in physics and may be used to support such courses. Relativity and quantum mechanics are introduced at an earlier stage than is usually found in introductory textbooks and are integrated with the more 'classical' material from which they have evolved. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorked examples and links to problems, designed to be both illustrative and challenging, are included throughout. The links to over 600 problems and their solutions, as well as links to more advanced sections, interactive problems, simulations and videos may be made by typing URLs which are noted throughout the text into the address bar of a browser or by scanning the micro QR codes given alongside the URLs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of this essential text: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers an introduction to the principles for each topic presented\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents a comprehensive yet concise introduction to physics covering a wide range of material\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a revised treatment of electromagnetism, specifically the more detailed treatment of electric and magnetic materials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePuts emphasis on the relationship between microscopic and macroscopic perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs structured as a foundation course for undergraduate students in physics, materials science and engineering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHas been updated to conform with the revision of SI which came into force in May 2019\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for first year physics students, the revised and updated third edition of \u003ci\u003eUnderstanding Physics\u003c\/i\u003e offers \u003ci\u003ea\u003c\/i\u003e foundation text and interactive website for undergraduate students in physics, materials science and engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMICHAEL MANSFIELD, PHD\u003c\/b\u003e, is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Physics, University College Cork, Ireland. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOLM O'SULLIVAN, PHD, \u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor in the Physics Department, University College Cork, Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 656\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 10.9 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 24, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42710870392895,"sku":"9781119519508","price":166.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/5545f679c2d3df2bb12d8fe8fccf2056.webp?v=1765056474","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/understanding-physics-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}