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Physics for Dummies opens the world of physics through a straightforward, approachable guide that covers core principles such as Newton’s laws, Kepler’s orbits, Hooke’s and Ohm’s laws, and basic concepts of motion, energy, waves, solids, liquids, gases, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, relativity, and atomic structure. Written by Dr. Steven Holzner, who earned a B.S. at MIT and a Ph.D. at Cornell and taught introductory physics for over a decade, the book blends real‑world examples and simple experiments to make the science engaging. Final chapters explore intriguing topics in modern physics, including wormholes, the Big Bang, and black holes.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Science/Physics
Authors: Steven Holzner
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