Six Ideas That Shaped Physics: Unit N - Laws of Physics Are Universal

By Thomas A. Moore

Book Overview

Six Ideas that Shaped Physics is comprised of six units, providing a unique approach to a two- or three-semester calculus-based introductory physics course. The text is designed to teach students to apply basic physical principles to realistic situations, and to resolve contradictions between their preconceived notions and the laws of physics. Through integrated practice, students learn to solve realistic problems, and organize the ideas of physics into an integrated hierarchy.

The six units are:
Unit C: Conservation laws constrain interactions
Unit N: The laws of physics are universal (Newtonian mechanics)
Unit R: The laws of physics are frame-independent (Relativity)
Unit E: Electricity and magnetism are unified
Unit Q: Matter behaves like waves (Quantum physics)
Unit T: Some processes are irreversible (Thermal physics)

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1264876823
• ISBN13: 9781264876822
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 11.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Simple at first, but gets interesting later

I recently took my first semester of calculus based physics. Unit N of Moore's Six Ideas series starts off slow in my opinion, but provides a useful introduction for those who have not been acquainted with physics concepts before. It teaches the reader how to think and solve problems rather than just giving formulas and plugging away numbers. Later on, it introduces more complex concepts such as simple harmonic motion and non-uniform gravitation, which are slightly more difficult to learn, but with time and studying, become easier. I think he could have explained the aforementioned concepts a bit more. I think anyone who is new to physics should start with these books. Units C, N, and R are all well-written, and explain the concepts clearly.