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Basic Physics A Self-Teaching Guide - Wiley Self-Teaching Guides

Basic Physics A Self-Teaching Guide - Wiley Self-Teaching Guides

Basic Physics A Self-Teaching Guide - Wiley Self-Teaching Guides Paperback - 1996 - 2nd Edition

by Karl F. Kuhn

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Karl F. Kuhn's Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to physics, designed for self-learners, students, and anyone looking to grasp fundamental physics concepts without a formal classroom setting. This second edition refines the original content with clear explanations, practical examples, and interactive self-tests to reinforce learning.

Covering essential topics like Newtonian mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and optics, this guide takes a step-by-step approach to explaining principles in a way that is digestible for beginners while still insightful for those needing a refresher. Each chapter is structured with questions and answers that allow readers to assess their understanding before moving forward. The engaging, conversational style helps break down complex concepts, making physics approachable rather than intimidating.

For those looking to develop a foundational understanding of physics—whether for academic purposes, personal interest, or professional applications—this guide serves as an invaluable resource. Whether you're an aspiring scientist, an engineer-in-training, or simply curious about how the physical world works, Basic Physics offers a structured and interactive path to mastery.

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  • Title Basic Physics A Self-Teaching Guide - Wiley Self-Teaching Guides
  • Author Karl F. Kuhn
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 2nd
  • Edition 2
  • Condition New
  • Pages 320
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Wiley, 12-2
  • Publication date 1996-04
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 27083
  • ISBN 9780471134473 / 0471134473
  • Weight 1.25 lbs (0.57 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.28 x 7.48 x 0.71 in (23.57 x 19.00 x 1.80 cm)
  • Category Science
  • Library of Congress subjects Physics
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 95038583
  • Dewey Decimal Code 530
  • Quantity available 1
  • Bookseller catalogues Nonfiction, Nonfiction > Science and Technology

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The fast, easy way to master the fundamentals of physics

Here is the most practical, complete, and easy-to-use guideavailable for understanding physics and the physical world. Even ifyou don't consider yourself a "science" person, this book helpsmake learning key concepts a pleasure, not a chore. Whether youneed help in a course, want to review the basics for an exam, orsimply have always been curious about such physical phenomena asenergy, sound, electricity, light, and color, you've come to theright place! This fully up-to-date edition of Basic Physics:
* Has been tested, rewritten, and retested to ensure that you canteach yourself all about physics
* Requires no math--mathematical treatments and applications areincluded in optional sections so that you can choose either amathematical or nonmathematical approach
* Lets you work at your own pace with a helpful question-and-answerformat
* Lists objectives for each chapter--you can skip ahead or findextra help if you need it
* Reinforces what you learn with end-of-chapter self-tests

About the author

Karl F. Kuhn, Ph.D., is Professor of Physics at Eastern Kentucky University.

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