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Problems and Solutions on Mechanics
This series of physics problems and solutions which consists of seven
volumes - Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Optics, Atomic, Nuclear and
Particle Physics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Quantum Mechanics,
Solid State Physics - contains a selection of 2550 problems from
the graduate-school entrance and qualifying examination papers of seven
US. universities - California University Berkeley Campus, Columbia University,
Chicago University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New
York State University Buffalo Campus, Princeton University, Wisconsin
University - as well as the CUSPEA and C.C. Ting’s papers for selection
of Chinese students for further studies in U.S.A. and their solutions which
represent the effort of more than 70 Chinese physicists plus some 20 more
who checked the solutions.
The series is remarkable for its comprehensive coverage. In each area
the problems span a wide spectrum of topics while many problems overlap
several areas. The problems themselves are remarkable for their versatility
in applying the physical laws and principles, their up-to-date realistic
situations, and their scanty demand on mathematical skills. Many of the
problems involve order-of-magnitude calculations which one often requires
in an experimental situation for estimating a quantity from a simple model.
In short, the exercises blend together the objectives of enhancement of one’s
understanding of the physical principles and ability of practical application.
The solutions as presented generally just provide a guidance to solving
the problems, rather than step by step manipulation, and leave much to
the students to work out for themselves, of whom much is demanded of the
basic knowledge in physics. Thus the series would provide an invaluable
complement to the textbooks.
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