Mathematics for College Physics

Biman Das

206 pages, parution le 26/09/2003

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Résumé

A supplementary text for introductory/intermediate-level courses in Algebra-Based Physics and Calculus-Based Physics.

Designed for concurrent self-study or remedial math work for students in introductory and intermediate physics courses, this text is ideal for students who find themselves unable to keep pace because of a lack of familiarity with necessary mathematical tools. It not only shows them clearly how mathematics is directly applied to physics, but discusses math anxiety in general and how to overcome it. Instead of a rigorous development of the concepts of mathematics (as is found in a typical maths book), the text describes the various mathematical concepts and tools (including algebra, trigonometry, geometry, differential calculus and integral calculus, vector, and statistics) and their direct use in solving physics problems. Almost all sections end with worked-out examples and exercises directly from introductory physics.

Features

Ideal for students with weak mathematics backgrounds.
- Helps students improve their maths skills generally and develop competence and confidence in using maths in a physics course.
A discussion on maths anxiety.
- Helps students understand the basis of their anxiety and offers suggests on how to deal with it.
Common maths mistakes.
- Points out traps and pitfalls that students often encounter.
Worked-out examples and problems from physics - In almost all sections.
- Shows students how the concept of mathematics is directly applied to physics.
An abundance of tables and figures - Many (e.g., the units of base and derived quantities) highlighted in boxes.
- Offers support for visual learners and provides convenient study and review tools.
Appendices.
- Provides students with a convenient source of important physical constants, useful data, and conversion factors.

Fun with Physics and Mathematics
Algebra: Dealing with Numbers and Equations in Physics
Trigonometry: A Powerful Tool to Solve-Real-World Problems
Geometry: Dealing with Shapes and Plots
Calculus: A Way of Probing the Changing World
Vectors: Tracking the Direction of a Change
Probability and Statistics: Analysis of Data and Predicting Future from the Present

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Pearson
Auteur(s)	Biman Das
Parution	26/09/2003
Nb. de pages	206
Format	20 x 25
Couverture	Broché
Poids	360g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780131414273
ISBN13	978-0-13-141427-3