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Modern Physics: For Scientists and Engineers

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The student solutions manual contains detailed solutions to approximately 25% of the end-of-chapter problems.

58 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

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183 reviews12 followers
September 2, 2025
Inspiring, Clear, and Essential for Future Scientists!

Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers (5th Edition) is a powerful blend of theory, history, and real world application. It makes complex ideas like relativity and quantum theory both understandable and relevant. The WebAssign platform is a huge plus offering tutorials, instant feedback, and a mobile friendly experience that helps you study smarter, not harder.

If you're passionate about physics or engineering, this book won’t just teach you it will inspire you. A must have for anyone serious about understanding the universe!
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March 2, 2026
It was a fun book but the class was intense
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March 3, 2013
This is a sophomore level textbook for students who know calculus, but for whom things like differential equations are still quite new. It's a nice overview/introduction with plenty of history and a lot more depth than using the last few chapters of their big freshman physics book would give.
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June 27, 2014
It's a textbook...not exactly what you'd pick up to enjoy on a Sunday afternoon with a cup of coffee in hand, but it gave me the information I needed in a clear, straight-forward way.
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