Mastering Physics
This new edition of Mastering Physics has been completely updated and rewritten to give all the information needed to learn and master the essentials of physics. It is a self-contained, clearly explained course for individual study or classroom use which
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Mastering
Physics Fourth Edition
Martin Harrison Frank McKim Founding authors: John Keighley and Frank McKim
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ISBN 978-1-349-14553-9 (eBook)
DOI 10.1007/978-1-349-14553-9
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Contents
Preface to the first edition Preface to the fourth edition Acknowledgements Introduction 1
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