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200 Puzzling Physics Problems P. Gnadig (Lorand Eoetvoes University, Budapest)

200 Puzzling Physics Problems By P. Gnadig (Lorand Eoetvoes University, Budapest)

200 Puzzling Physics Problems by P. Gnadig (Lorand Eoetvoes University, Budapest)


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This book will strengthen a student's grasp of the laws of physics by applying them to practical problems that yield more easily to intuitive insight than brute-force or complex mathematics. The questions are posed in accessible, non-technical language and should prove instructive, challenging and fun to all students of physics.

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200 Puzzling Physics Problems: With Hints and Solutions by P. Gnadig (Lorand Eoetvoes University, Budapest)

This book will strengthen a student's grasp of the laws of physics by applying them to practical situations, and problems that yield more easily to intuitive insight than brute-force methods and complex mathematics. These intriguing problems, chosen almost exclusively from classical (non-quantum) physics, are posed in accessible non-technical language requiring the student to select the right framework in which to analyse the situation and decide which branches of physics are involved. The level of sophistication needed to tackle most of the two hundred problems is that of the exceptional school student, the good undergraduate, or competent graduate student. The book will be valuable to undergraduates preparing for 'general physics' papers. It is hoped that even some physics professors will find the more difficult questions challenging. By contrast, mathematical demands are minimal, and do not go beyond elementary calculus. This intriguing book of physics problems should prove instructive, challenging and fun.

200 Puzzling Physics Problems Reviews

'... the authors have done a grand job in collecting together some truly challenging puzzles ... The solutions are explained in great detail, and that is a real strength ... it is a book containing a number of gems and surprises ...'. David L. Andrews, European Journal of Physics
'... a book like this ... has long been needed and will be indispensable for teachers and lecturers.' Waldemar Gorzkowski, Physics World
' ... a delightful book, which is both instructive and entertaining ... intriguing,' Brian L. Burrows, Zentralblatt fur Mathematik und ihre Grenzgebiete Mathematics Abstracts
'... a source of inspiration not only to exceptional school students and good undergraduates, but also to academics ... buy this book even if you are not under the shadow of a 'general paper' - it is a lot of fun.' Trevor Bacon, The Times Higher Education Supplement

About P. Gnadig (Lorand Eoetvoes University, Budapest)

Peter Gnadig graduated as a physicist from Roland Eoetvoes University (ELTE) in Budapest in 1971 and received his PhD degree in theoretical particle physics there in 1980. Currently he is a researcher (in high energy physics) and a lecturer in the Department of Atomic Physics at ELTE. Since 1985 he has been one of the leaders of the Hungarian Olympic team taking part in the International Physics Olympiad. Gyula Honyek graduated as a physicist from Eoetvoes University (ELTE) in Budapest in 1975 and finished his Ph.D. studies there in 1977, after which he stayed on as a researcher and lecturer in the Department of General Physics. In 1984, following a two-year postgraduate course, he was awarded a teacher's degree in physics, and in 1985 transferred to the teacher training school at ELTE. His current post is as mentor and teacher at Radnoti Grammar School, Budapest. Since 1986 he has been one of the leaders and selectors of the Hungarian team taking part in the International Physics Olympiad. Ken Riley read Mathematics at the University of Cambridge and proceeded to a Ph.D. there in theoretical and experimental nuclear physics. He became a Research Associate in elementary particle physics at Brookhaven, and then, having taken up a lectureship at the Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, continued this research at the Rutherford Laboratory and Stanford; in particular he was involved in the discovery of a number of the early baryonic resonances.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; 2. Problems; 3. Hints; 4. Solutions.

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CIN0521774802G
9780521774802
0521774802
200 Puzzling Physics Problems: With Hints and Solutions by P. Gnadig (Lorand Eoetvoes University, Budapest)
Used - Good
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
2001-08-13
272
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