Understanding Physics: Volume 2: Light, Magnetism And Electricity Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
The great transition from Newtonian physics to the physics of today forms one of the most important chapters in the annals of scientific progress.
Series: Understanding Physics
Mass Market Paperback: 249 pages
Publisher: Signet; Reissue edition (April 1, 1969)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0451626354
ISBN-13: 978-0451626356
Product Dimensions: 7 x 1 x 5 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Asimov presents these aspects of phyiscs in bite-size pieces that anyone can digest. He uses everyday examples and only one or two simple equations to add emphasis. He explains where the math comes from and uses small diagrams to add a visual context. Some of the things he talks about are slightly out of date, but the history of the science is still interesting and enlightening. In general, the book is a bit of a snoozer, even for the hard-core science geek, but definitely worth reading for anyone who wants to understand these aspects of physics better.
Asimov patiently and cogently wends his way from Classical physical theory to Modern theory, without, it seems, breaking a sweat. This is, as Asimov points out, a book largely about the collapse of Newtonian physics. I particularly liked his chapters on light, color, magnetism and electrostatics. This book would be a great elementary physics text.
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