Understanding Physics: Volume 3: The Electron, Proton and Neutron

by Isaac Asimov

Book Overview

The discoveries of twentieth century physics have played a decisive influence in the thinking of modern man. With the exploration of the atom has come a staggering vision of the complexity of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451626346
• ISBN13: 9780451626349
• Release Date: April 1969
• Publisher: Signet Book
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.3" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

The best place to begin the study of physics

Although I took a full year of physics in college, I learned most of my physics from the three books in the Understanding Physics series by Isaac Asimov. As proof, I offer the fact that I scored a respectable 8 on the physics section of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) that I took before starting the college physics class. My study of physics in preparation for the test began when I purchased and read the three books in the series. When I was in the physics class, I understood all of the ideas; the only part that presented any difficulty was applying calculus to the problems. Asimov has a knack for writing about science in a way that allows for the rapid and complete learning of the concepts. This book covers the basics of the fundamental particles that make up atoms, how they interact with each other and their basic properties. Unlike many other authors, Asimov does not hesitate to use equations in his explanations. I commend him for this, as you cannot learn physics without equations and the temptation to avoid them was no doubt strong. If you want to learn the fundamentals of physics, the three-volume Understanding Physics series by Asimov is the best place to start.