Covers a broad scope of subjects, from classical physics that goes back to the age of Newton to new ideas just formulated in the twenty-first century. The book highlights the core areas of physics that predate the twentieth century, including mechanics electromagnetism, optics, and thermodynamics.
Commonly Asked Questions in Physics
โ Scribed by Andrew Rex (Author)
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Year
- 2014
- Leaves
- 242
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
In the 300 years since Newton`s seminal work, physics has explained many things that used to be mysterious. Particularly in the last century, physics has addressed a range of questions, from the smallest fundamental particles to the large-scale structure and history of the entire universe. But there are always more questions.Suitable for a wide aud
โฆ Table of Contents
Classical Mechanics. Electromagnetism and Electronics. Solids and Fluids. Quantum Mechanics. Light and Optics. Thermodynamics. Atoms and Nuclei. Fundamental Particles and Forces. Relativity. Astrophysics and Cosmology. Index.
โฆ Subjects
Engineering & Technology;Electrical & Electronic Engineering;Physical Sciences;Materials Science;Physics;General Physics
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