Light and Matter
by Benjamin Crowell
2011
Number of pages: 900
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This is an introductory text intended for a one-year introductory course of the type typically taken by biology majors. Algebra and trig are used, and there are optional calculus-based sections. Topics covered: Newtonian Physics, Conservation Laws, Vibrations and Waves, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, and The Modern Revolution in Physics.
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