Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-15)

by Randall D. Knight

As the most widely adopted new physics book in more than 50 years, Knight’s Physics for Scientists and Engineers was published to widespread critical acclaim from professors and students. In the Third Edition, Knight builds on the research-proven instructional techniques he introduced in the first and second editions, as well as national data of student performance, to take student learning even further. Knight’s unparalleled insight into student learning difficulties, and his impeccably skillful crafting of text and figures at every level–from macro to micro–to address these difficulties, results in a uniquely effective and accessible book, leading students to a deeper and better-connected understanding of the concepts and more proficient problem-solving skills.

For the Third Edition, Knight continues to apply the best results from educational research, and to refine and tailor them for this course and its students. New pedagogical features (Chapter Previews, Challenge Examples, and Data-based Examples), end-of-chapter problem sets enhanced through analysis of national student metadata, and fine-tuned and streamlined content take the hallmarks of the previous editions–exceptionally effective conceptual explanation and problem-solving instruction–to a new level.

This package contains:

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Volume 1 (Chs 1-15), Third Edition

Genres: Science, Textbooks

512 pages, Paperback

Published January 14, 2012

Reviews

[saf · Rating 1 out of 5]

worst experience of my life sorry to the man who wrote this

[Agentrnge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I covered most material up to around page 800 for Physics 191-192 at Montclair State University. Solid text. Good explanations. Not a lot of baby steps though. No avoiding the fact that this is pretty tough material. I have just finished the class, and I've learned a lot ( waiting on grades, lol ) I am not a physics major, but see myself revisiting this text to build up physics muscles sometime down the road.

[Angelica · Rating 4 out of 5]

A clear and concise look at mechanics.
Appreciated the consistency in color coded figures/variables as well as the more atomic-level explanation to concepts.
Examples are clear and straight forward. Basic calculus understanding is recommended when trying to dig deep into example problems.

[Cooper Lewis · Rating 1 out of 5]

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