Monday, July 13, 2009

The Mechanical Universe: Mechanics and Heat, Advanced Edition


This is a very good text on mechanics for college physics students. The level is appropriate-not too mathematical and not too theoretical. The basics are well-covered and there are interesting discussions of how such concepts as force, momentum and angular momentum are applied in daily life, e.g, why a boxer "rolls with a punch". The material on heat is not as well discussed as that on mechanics but overall it is a very good text.
The problem sets are thoughtful and stimulating.
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