Fundamentals of physics
by David Halliday, Robert Resnick, Jearl Walker · first published 1970
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Introductory physics textbook covering mechanics, waves, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics and relativity. Its clear coverage and many problems build understanding.
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Renowned for its interactive focus on conceptual understanding, its superlative problem-solving instruction, and emphasis on reasoning skills, the Fundamentals of Physics, is an industry-leading resource in physics teaching. With expansive, insightful, and accessible treatments of a wide variety of subjects, including straight line motion, measurement, vectors, and kinetic energy, the book is an invaluable reference for physics educators and students.
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