Physics I For Dummies

by Steven Holzner

An easy-to-follow guide to introductory physics, from the Big Bang to relativity All science, technology, engineering, and math majors in college and university require some familiarity with physics. Other career paths, like medicine, are also only open to students who understand this fundamental science. But don’t worry if you find physics to be intimidating or confusing. You just need the right guide! In Physics I For Dummies , you’ll find a roadmap to physics success that walks you through every major topic in introductory physics, including motion, energy, waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, relativity, and more. You’ll learn the basic principles and math formulas of physics through clear and straightforward examples and instruction, and without unnecessary jargon or complicated theory. In this book, you’ll also Physics I For Dummies is proof that physics can fun, accessible, challenging, and rewarding, all at the same time! Whether you’re a high school or undergraduate student looking for a leg-up on basic physics concepts or you’re just interested in how our universe works, this book will help you understand the thermodynamic, electromagnetic, relativistic, and everything in between.

Genres: Science, Physics, Nonfiction, Education, Stem, Textbooks, Teaching

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[♀ ☾ ✧ the dragon queen ✧ ☾ ♀ · Rating 4 out of 5]

y'all,,,i LOVE physics 💓✨💞💗🌙,,,like,,,,SO much,, so this book was excellent for me to brush up on my knowledge and understanding of many different aspects. i really like that it delved deep into some challenging topics that i've never encountered before - it made the book even more exciting.

[Doreen Petersen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't really do much for me but then I figured I'd give it a try. If you are interested in this subject matter however it would be a book worth checking out.

[Graham Cammock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent!

I've always found physics interesting but never bothered to learn it, therefore, I very much appreciate this book because it has taught me so much that I did not know before. I am looking forward to Physics II For Dummies. I highly recommend this introduction to physics.

[Teodora · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty straightforward and not overly complicated. Most chapters are heavy on demonstrating example problems, I think I would've liked a bit more focus on concepts. Also, noticed a couple typos/errors in some places, but not a lot. Overall, good for a general overview (only for algebra-based physics, not calculus-based).

[Mukund · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven't finished this book yet, but so far this book is one of the best book I came across. I am looking forward to study Physics II for Dummies and Quantum Physics for Dummies!

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[Menglong Youk · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

I found this book very helpful, especially for those who want a quick reference to what they have already learnt at school. But for Electicity and Magnetism part, it's quite challenging for me when suddenly tons of equations are being thrown at. It would be better if the author spent more time explaining the concepts before jumping into the equations. Overall, the book is quite informative.

[sneekeebadger · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book wasn't all the helpful for me because I had to switch to calculus-based physics. I didn't get that far into the book, but it appeared that it was trig-based physics. I'm sure the book would be great for someone taking trig-based, I just picked up the wrong book.

[Alison · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm TERRIBLE with physics so I got this book to help me as a teacher when physics intersects with biology. It wasn't quite what I was looking for (more about forces, not as much about energy) and I really think my brain just turns off when it's presented with physics, so I just skimmed it.

[Stina]

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[Ram Tackett · Rating 1 out of 5]

Might be a good overview book, but the formulas are too small to read on my older kindle.

[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice book

[Uzair Saqib · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very simple yet effective and deep for starters.

[Eric Bauman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like all other physics texts I've tried: short on explanations of concepts, long on equations that make no sense unless you understand concepts.