200 Puzzling Physics Problems With Hints And Solutions

by Peter Gnädig, K.F. Riley, G. Honyek

This book will strengthen a student's grasp of the laws of physics by applying them to practical situations, and problems that yield more easily to intuitive insight than brute-force methods and complex mathematics. These intriguing problems, chosen almost exclusively from classical (non-quantum) physics, are posed in accessible non-technical language requiring the student to select the right framework in which to analyse the situation and decide which branches of physics are involved. The level of sophistication needed to tackle most of the two hundred problems is that of the exceptional school student, the good undergraduate, or competent graduate student. The book will be valuable to undergraduates preparing for 'general physics' papers. It is hoped that even some physics professors will find the more difficult questions challenging. By contrast, mathematical demands are minimal, and do not go beyond elementary calculus. This intriguing book of physics problems should prove instructive, challenging and fun.

Genres: Physics, Textbooks, Science

272 pages, Paperback

First published August 13, 2001

Reviews

[Sachin Modi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The questions in the book are very interesting and challenging. Some of the solutions are really creative and ingenious.

[Kushal · Rating 5 out of 5]

It surely is an awesome book for any science geek or anybody who is fascinated with who physics work. Book has excellent collection of physics problems. Kudos to you if you are able to solve 'em all by yourself. Problems certaily forces one to think ahead and enkindles a curiosity to explore more in physics.

All the questions (almost all) live upto the the tiltle, they are puzzling. They very much puzzled my tutors too. Everyone should give these puzzles a go before quiting and cursing the author (i did that).

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