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Knowledge of and skill in physics are essential foundations for studies in science and engineering. This book offers students an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of physics. It covers various topics specifically related to waves, sound, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Each chapter begins with a summary of concepts, principles, definitions, and formulae to be discussed, as well as ending with problems and solutions that illustrate the specific topic. Steps are detailed to help build reasoning and understanding. There are 250 worked problems and 100 exercises in the book, as well as 280 figures to help the reader visualize the processes being addressed. Computer calculations and solutions are carried out using wxMaxima to give insight and help build computational skills. The book is aimed at first-year undergraduate students studying introductory physics, and would also be useful for physics teachers in their instruction, particularly the exercises at the end of each chapter.
List of contents
Waves.- Sound wave.- Superposition and stationary waves.- Electric field.- Gauss's law.- Electric potential.- Capacitance and dielectric.- Current and resistance.- Direct current circuit.- Magnetic field.- Sources of magnetic field.- Magnetic properties of matter.- Faraday's law.- Inductance.- Alternating current circuit.- Electromagnetic waves.- Light phenomena.- Mirror and lens.- Interference of light.- Diffraction of light.
About the author
Dr. Wan Muhamad Saridan Wan Hassan has previously served as an associate professor and head of the Department of Physics at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, a Master of Science in physics from the University of California, Riverside, and a PhD from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. His areas of expertise are radiation physics and medical imaging. He retired from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in 2020.
Dr. Abd Rahman Tamuri is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. He holds a B.Sc. (Physics) and PhD degrees from UTM. He has taught a variety of subjects, including Mechanics, Computer Interfacing, Computer Programming, Electricity and Magnetism, Mathematical Physics, and Instrumentation and Measurement.
Mr. Muhammad Zaki Yaacob was a senior lecturer in Physics at UTM. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and an M.Sc. (Physics) from the University of Sussex, England.
Dr. Roslinda Zainal is a senior lecturer in the Physics Department at UTM. Presently she is the head of Physics Department UTM. She holds a B.Sc. (Industrial Physics), an MSc (Physics) and a PhD (Physics) from UTM. Her areas of expertise are electronics and lasers.
