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100 Instructive Calculus-based Physics Examples
DESCRIPTION:
* over 100 fully-solved examples
* step-by-step solutions with explanations
* standard problems from physics with calculus
* includes tables of equations, symbols, and units
This volume covers motion, including uniform acceleration, calculus-based motion, vector addition, projectile motion, Newton’s laws, center of mass integrals, conservation of energy, collisions, the scalar and vector product, rotation, moment of inertia integrals, satellites, and more. (Vol. 2 covers electricity and magnetism, while Vol. 3 covers waves, fluids, heat, sound, and light. Vol.’s 2-3 will be released in the spring of 2017.)
AUTHOR: The author, Dr. Chris McMullen, has over 20 years of experience teaching university physics in California, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana (and has also taught physics to gifted high school students). Dr. McMullen currently teaches physics at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He has also published a half-dozen papers on the collider phenomenology of superstring-inspired large extra dimensions. Chris McMullen earned his Ph.D. in particle physics from Oklahoma State University (and his M.S. in physics from California State University, Northridge).
Dr. McMullen is well-known for:
* engaging physics students in challenging ideas through creativity
* breaking difficult problems down into manageable steps
* providing clear and convincing explanations to subtle issues
* his mastery of physics and strong background in mathematics
* helping students become more fluent in practical math skills
MATH REVIEW: Separate chapters cover essential calculus skills (like derivatives and relevant integration techniques) as well as essential algebra, geometry, and trigonometry skills.
USES: This physics book serves two functions:
* It provides a variety of examples for how to solve fundamental physics problems.
* It’s also the solutions manual to Essential Calculus-based Physics Study Guide Workbook, ISBN 978-1-941691-15-1.
* over 100 fully-solved examples
* step-by-step solutions with explanations
* standard problems from physics with calculus
* includes tables of equations, symbols, and units
This volume covers motion, including uniform acceleration, calculus-based motion, vector addition, projectile motion, Newton’s laws, center of mass integrals, conservation of energy, collisions, the scalar and vector product, rotation, moment of inertia integrals, satellites, and more. (Vol. 2 covers electricity and magnetism, while Vol. 3 covers waves, fluids, heat, sound, and light. Vol.’s 2-3 will be released in the spring of 2017.)
AUTHOR: The author, Dr. Chris McMullen, has over 20 years of experience teaching university physics in California, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana (and has also taught physics to gifted high school students). Dr. McMullen currently teaches physics at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. He has also published a half-dozen papers on the collider phenomenology of superstring-inspired large extra dimensions. Chris McMullen earned his Ph.D. in particle physics from Oklahoma State University (and his M.S. in physics from California State University, Northridge).
Dr. McMullen is well-known for:
* engaging physics students in challenging ideas through creativity
* breaking difficult problems down into manageable steps
* providing clear and convincing explanations to subtle issues
* his mastery of physics and strong background in mathematics
* helping students become more fluent in practical math skills
MATH REVIEW: Separate chapters cover essential calculus skills (like derivatives and relevant integration techniques) as well as essential algebra, geometry, and trigonometry skills.
USES: This physics book serves two functions:
* It provides a variety of examples for how to solve fundamental physics problems.
* It’s also the solutions manual to Essential Calculus-based Physics Study Guide Workbook, ISBN 978-1-941691-15-1.
296 pages, Paperback
Published November 13, 2016
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About the author
Chris McMullen
181 books323 followersDr. Chris McMullen has over 20 years of experience teaching university physics in California, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana. Dr. McMullen is also an author of math and science books. Whether in the classroom or as a writer, Dr. McMullen loves sharing knowledge and the art of motivating and engaging students.
Chris McMullen earned his Ph.D. in phenomenological high-energy physics (particle physics) from Oklahoma State University in 2002. Originally from California, Dr. McMullen earned his Master's degree from California State University, Northridge, where his thesis was in the field of electron spin resonance.
Dr. McMullen is well-known for:
• engaging students in challenging ideas through creativity
• breaking difficult problems down into manageable steps
• providing clear and convincing explanations to subtle issues
• his mastery of physics and strong background in mathematics
• helping students become more fluent in practical math skills
As a physics teacher, Dr. McMullen observed that many students lack fluency in fundamental math skills. In an effort to help students of all ages and levels master basic math skills, he published a series of math workbooks on arithmetic, fractions, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus called the Improve Your Math Fluency Series. Dr. McMullen has also published a variety of science books, including introductions to basic astronomy and chemistry concepts in addition to physics workbooks.
Dr. McMullen is very passionate about teaching. Many students and observers have been impressed with the transformation that occurs when he walks into the classroom, and the interactive engaged discussions that he leads during class time. Dr. McMullen is well-known for drawing monkeys and using them in his physics examples and problems, using his creativity to inspire students. A stressed-out student is likely to be told to throw some bananas at monkeys, smile, and think happy physics thoughts.
Dr. McMullen first published The Visual Guide to Extra Dimensions, Volumes 1 and 2, to share his passion for the geometry and physics of the fourth dimension. Dr. McMullen has coauthored a half-dozen articles on current and future collider searches for large extra dimensions.
In addition to writing and teaching, Dr. McMullen enjoys Scrabble, golf, and chess.
Chris McMullen earned his Ph.D. in phenomenological high-energy physics (particle physics) from Oklahoma State University in 2002. Originally from California, Dr. McMullen earned his Master's degree from California State University, Northridge, where his thesis was in the field of electron spin resonance.
Dr. McMullen is well-known for:
• engaging students in challenging ideas through creativity
• breaking difficult problems down into manageable steps
• providing clear and convincing explanations to subtle issues
• his mastery of physics and strong background in mathematics
• helping students become more fluent in practical math skills
As a physics teacher, Dr. McMullen observed that many students lack fluency in fundamental math skills. In an effort to help students of all ages and levels master basic math skills, he published a series of math workbooks on arithmetic, fractions, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus called the Improve Your Math Fluency Series. Dr. McMullen has also published a variety of science books, including introductions to basic astronomy and chemistry concepts in addition to physics workbooks.
Dr. McMullen is very passionate about teaching. Many students and observers have been impressed with the transformation that occurs when he walks into the classroom, and the interactive engaged discussions that he leads during class time. Dr. McMullen is well-known for drawing monkeys and using them in his physics examples and problems, using his creativity to inspire students. A stressed-out student is likely to be told to throw some bananas at monkeys, smile, and think happy physics thoughts.
Dr. McMullen first published The Visual Guide to Extra Dimensions, Volumes 1 and 2, to share his passion for the geometry and physics of the fourth dimension. Dr. McMullen has coauthored a half-dozen articles on current and future collider searches for large extra dimensions.
In addition to writing and teaching, Dr. McMullen enjoys Scrabble, golf, and chess.
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February 28, 2019
I bought this book because I'm teaching calculus-based technical physics courses at SFASU in east Texas. When I took the equivalent courses as an undergraduate I was helped by working through the REA physics problem solver and I wanted to find something similar to recommend to my own students. The REA problem solver is no longer in print, and its dated in terms of presentation. This book by Chris McMullen is a very good modern successor to that book!
Here's some reasons why I like the book:
First, the problems themselves are at the correct level for students in their first and second semester college physics classes. Its obvious the author has put thought into each problem so that they are challenging enough to make a student think and within the capabilities of a student qualified to be in a technical physics course.
Second, the problems in this volume cover the range of topics I address in the first semester of our course. This is going to be invaluable to me since I need to have a collection of problems with solutions that my students can work through on their own. The number of examples in our textbook is limited, and there's no way I want to write up solutions in Word or LaTex to the level of quality that I can get in this book.
Finally, for each section in the book the author begins with a list of defined variables and important equations. Since these equations address general as well as specific situations, I'm hoping a student reading them will be driven to find out or ask me about the meaning of the equations.
When I teach this class again next fall, I will require students to buy this book and use it to supplement the text we already use. Since it costs a tenth of what the textbook does, I feel fine about adding to the course. After I've used it for a semester, I may come back and update this review. But, at this point the book is everything I hoped it would be when I ordered it!
Here's some reasons why I like the book:
First, the problems themselves are at the correct level for students in their first and second semester college physics classes. Its obvious the author has put thought into each problem so that they are challenging enough to make a student think and within the capabilities of a student qualified to be in a technical physics course.
Second, the problems in this volume cover the range of topics I address in the first semester of our course. This is going to be invaluable to me since I need to have a collection of problems with solutions that my students can work through on their own. The number of examples in our textbook is limited, and there's no way I want to write up solutions in Word or LaTex to the level of quality that I can get in this book.
Finally, for each section in the book the author begins with a list of defined variables and important equations. Since these equations address general as well as specific situations, I'm hoping a student reading them will be driven to find out or ask me about the meaning of the equations.
When I teach this class again next fall, I will require students to buy this book and use it to supplement the text we already use. Since it costs a tenth of what the textbook does, I feel fine about adding to the course. After I've used it for a semester, I may come back and update this review. But, at this point the book is everything I hoped it would be when I ordered it!
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