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Science 101: Physics
This new series will explain major areas of science in an interesting, visually compelling, and accessible manner. The "101" in the title refers not only to an introductory course but also to the 101 key facts and topics presented in each book. These books will fill the need for popular reference on all aspects of science and technology.
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224 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2007
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December 27, 2022
101? My mass
I enjoy the Smithsonian series. But we need to define 101. This is not a place to dive into physics. First, the introduction is filled with future buzzwords (vocabulary.) If you have not comprehended the balance of the book first or you are not using this book for a refresher then the introduction can turn off potential readers. The thing that turned me off in the introductions is the jab at the poisoning of the atmosphere which has no place in a physics book. If you are interested in the philosophy of physics you should be reading “How the Hippies Saved Physics” by David Kaiser.
Again this is a great book once you get started as it covers all the concepts and gives real-world examples. The only drawback is to people that hear feet per second squared or see (if/sec2) and states that look like math.
For me, it was great as I have been using terms correctly because I know when to use them. However, this book made the concepts a lot clearer. I have to slow down on some words as a vector as it is used across many disciplines such as computing (array), artillery (trajectory), military (an insect or similar pathogen carrier), etc. So it takes concentration to follow the different meanings.
Bottom line the book is good for someone who already has a fundamental grasp of physics or as a refresher or as a filler (of something missed the first time around) but not a starting place.
I enjoy the Smithsonian series. But we need to define 101. This is not a place to dive into physics. First, the introduction is filled with future buzzwords (vocabulary.) If you have not comprehended the balance of the book first or you are not using this book for a refresher then the introduction can turn off potential readers. The thing that turned me off in the introductions is the jab at the poisoning of the atmosphere which has no place in a physics book. If you are interested in the philosophy of physics you should be reading “How the Hippies Saved Physics” by David Kaiser.
Again this is a great book once you get started as it covers all the concepts and gives real-world examples. The only drawback is to people that hear feet per second squared or see (if/sec2) and states that look like math.
For me, it was great as I have been using terms correctly because I know when to use them. However, this book made the concepts a lot clearer. I have to slow down on some words as a vector as it is used across many disciplines such as computing (array), artillery (trajectory), military (an insect or similar pathogen carrier), etc. So it takes concentration to follow the different meanings.
Bottom line the book is good for someone who already has a fundamental grasp of physics or as a refresher or as a filler (of something missed the first time around) but not a starting place.
March 1, 2022
One of the best explanatory books on physics I have yet to come across. I especially love how so much was explained without having to understand or see just a bunch of mathematical formulas!! This was definitely more geared towards a layman. I need more like this.
December 16, 2008
I'm starting to be less uncertain about quantum mechanics!
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