200 Puzzling Physics Problems
With Hints and Solutions
- Authors:
- P. Gnädig, Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest
- G. Honyek, Radnoti Teacher Training School
- K. F. Riley, University of Cambridge
- Date Published: August 2001
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521774802
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This text will strengthen a student's ability to apply the laws of physics to practical situations and problems that yield more easily to intuitive insight than to complex mathematics. These problems, chosen almost exclusively from classical (non-quantum) physics, are posed in accessible nontechnical language and require the student to select the right framework in which to analyze the situation. The book will be invaluable to undergraduates preparing for "general physics" papers. Some physics professors will even find the more difficult questions challenging. The mathematical prerequisites are minimal and do not go beyond elementary calculus. This intriguing book of physics problems will prove instructive, challenging and fun.
Read more- Brief hints and full answers are provided for every problem so that students can obtain as much or as little help as they need
- Problems are intriguingly posed in largely non-technical language
- Problems can be solved by physics insight rather than brute-force calculation
Reviews & endorsements
'… the authors have done a grand job in collecting together some truly challenging puzzles … The solutions are explained in great detail, and that is a real strength … it is a book containing a number of gems and surprises …'. David L. Andrews, European Journal of Physics
See more reviews'… a book like this … has long been needed and will be indispensable for teachers and lecturers.' Waldemar Gorzkowski, Physics World
' … a delightful book, which is both instructive and entertaining … intriguing,' Brian L. Burrows, Zentralblatt für Mathematik und ihre Grenzgebiete Mathematics Abstracts
'… a source of inspiration not only to exceptional school students and good undergraduates, but also to academics … buy this book even if you are not under the shadow of a 'general paper' - it is a lot of fun.' Trevor Bacon, The Times Higher Education Supplement
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- Date Published: August 2001
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521774802
- length: 272 pages
- dimensions: 245 x 161 x 13 mm
- weight: 0.54kg
- contains: 270 b/w illus.
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Problems
3. Hints
4. Solutions.
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