Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Relativity, and Thermodynamics

By Ramamurti Shankar

A beloved introductory physics textbook, now including exercises and an answer key, explains the concepts essential for thorough scientific understanding

In this concise book, R. Shankar, a well-known physicist and contagiously enthusiastic educator, explains the essential concepts of Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, waves, fluids, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics. Now in an expanded edition--complete with problem sets and answers for course use or self-study--this work provides an ideal introduction for college-level students of physics, chemistry, and engineering; for AP Physics students; and for general readers interested in advances in the sciences. The book begins at the simplest level, develops the basics, and reinforces fundamentals, ensuring a solid foundation in the principles and methods of physics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300243774
• ISBN13: 9780300243772
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"