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Concept Reviews and Practice Problems
Booth Library has several books that help you review core physics concepts and provide study tips and practice problems. Try searching your subject area and Problems and Exercises in the library's online catalog. For example:
Some book series that provide concept reviews and practice problems include:
A selection of titles for Physics are listed below. Ask your Physics librarian, Kirstin Duffin, for assistance (contact information in the left-hand column of this page).
Schaum's Outline of College Physics by
Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Textbook too Pricey? Fortunately, there's Schaum's. This all-in-one-package includes more than 700 fully-solved problems, examples, and practice exercises to sharpen your problem-solving skills. Plus, you will have access to the revised online Schaum's.com website--it's just like having your own virtual tutor! You'll find everything you need to build confidence, skills, and knowledge for the highest score possible.
Schaum's Outline of College Physics, 12th Edition features: *Updated content to match the latest curriculum *Over 700 fully-solved problems *Hundreds of practice problems with answers *Clear explanations for all physics concepts *An accessible outline format for quick and easy review *Access to revised Schaums.com website
Call Number: QC21.3 .B84 2018Publication Date: 2018
Physics Essentials for Dummies by
For students who just need to know the vital concepts of physics, whether as a refresher, for exam prep, or as a reference, Physics Essentials For Dummies is a must-have guide. Free of ramp-up and ancillary material, Physics Essentials For Dummies contains content focused on key topics only. It provides discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in an introductory physics course, from force and motion to momentum and kinetics. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical physics concepts as they help high school students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back to the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts.
Call Number: QC23.2 .H648 2019xPublication Date: 2019
Physics I: 501 Practice Problems for Dummies (+ Free Online Practice)
Overcome your study inertia and polish your knowledge of physics Physics I: 501 Practice Problems For Dummies gives you 501 opportunities to practice solving problems from all the major topics covered you Physics I class--in the book and online! Get extra help with tricky subjects, solidify what you've already learned, and get in-depth walk-throughs for every problem with this useful book. These practice problems and detailed answer explanations will help you succeed in this tough-but-required class, no matter what your skill level. Thanks to Dummies, you have a resource to help you put key concepts into practice. Work through practice problems on all Physics I topics covered in school classes Step through detailed solutions to build your understanding Access practice questions online to study anywhere, any time Improve your grade and up your study game with practice, practice, practice The material presented in Physics I: 501 Practice Problems For Dummies is an excellent resource for students, as well as parents and tutors looking to help supplement Physics I instruction.
Publication Date: 2022
Schaum's Outline of Physics for Engineering and Science by
Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately, there's Schaum's.
Schaum's Outline of Physics for Engineering and Science, Fourth Edition features: *788 fully-solved problems *25 problem-solving videos *Succinct review of physics topics such as motion, energy, fluids, waves, heat, and magnetic fields *Clear, concise explanations of all general physics concepts.
Content supplements the major leading textbooks in physics for engineering and science *Content that is appropriate for Principles of Physics, Elements of Physics, Introductory College Physics, General Physics, Physics for Engineering courses PLUS: Access to the revised Schaums.com website and new app, containing 25 problem-solving videos, and more.
Call Number: QC31 .B76 2020xPublication Date: 2019
A Relatively Painless Guide to Special Relativity by
Serious and accessible--finally the special relativity course book that both physics majors and lifelong learners deserve.
Call Number: QC173.65 .G64 2023Publication Date: 2023
Schaum's Outline of Electromagnetics by
Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately, there's Schaum's.
This Schaum's Outline gives you: *Hundreds of supplementary problems to reinforce knowledge *Concise explanations of all electromagentic concepts *Information on current density, capacitance, magnetic fields, inductance, electromagnetic waves, transmission lines, and antennas *New section on transmission line parameters *New section illustrating the use of admittance plane and chart *New section on impedance transformation *New chapter on sky waves, attenuation and delay effects in troposphere, line-of-sight propagation and other relevant topics PLUS: Access to revised Schaums.com website with access to 20 problem-solving videos, and more.
Call Number: QC760 .E35 2019xPublication Date: 2019
Electronics All-In-One for Dummies by
Open up a world of electronic possibilities with the easiest "how-to" guide available today If you're looking for a new hobby that's tons of fun--and practical to boot--electronics might be right up your alley. And getting started has never been easier! In Electronics All-in-One For Dummies, you'll find a plethora of helpful information, from tinkering with basic electronic components to more advanced subjects like working with digital electronics and Arduino microprocessors. Whether you're just getting started and trying to learn the difference between a circuit board and a breadboard, or you've got a handle on the fundamentals and are looking to get to the next level of electronics mastery, this book has the tools, techniques, and step-by-step guides you need to achieve your goals--and have a blast doing it! You'll learn: Critical safety tips and strategies to keep yourself and your environment protected while you work Useful schematics for everyday devices you can put to work immediately, like animated holiday lights and animatronic prop controllers How to work with alternating current, direct current, analog, digital, and car electronics, as well as Raspberry Pi technologies Perfect for anyone who's ever looked at a circuit board and thought to themselves, "I wonder how that works?", Electronics All-in-One For Dummies is your go-to guide to getting a grip on some of the coolest electronic technologies on the market.
Call Number: TK7870 .L69 2022xPublication Date: 2022
