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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics Paperback - 2016 - 4th Edition

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Readers are split on this introductory physics textbook. Supporters praise its clarity, consistent notation, helpful diagrams, and scaffolded, challenging problem sets—some even say it can stand in for lectures and works well for self-study. Critics call the prose verbose and occasionally condescending, fault the organization, and complain that it leans too qualitative, skimming derivations and quantitative rigor; a few note errors. The bundled online platform is widely seen as frustrating and unhelpful, magnifying cost–value complaints. Overall, it’s viewed as a solid, application-focused text for motivated students with some background, but a tough, time-consuming choice for beginners.

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  • Title Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics
  • Author Randall Knight
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 4th
  • Edition 4
  • Pages 1328
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Pearson
  • Publication date 2016-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780133942651 / 0133942651
  • Weight 6.75 lbs (3.06 kg)
  • Dimensions 11 x 9.5 x 2 in (27.94 x 24.13 x 5.08 cm)
  • Category Science
  • Library of Congress subjects Physics
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2015038869
  • Dewey Decimal Code 530

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Randy Knight taught introductory physics for 32 years at Ohio State University and California Polytechnic University; where he is Professor Emeritus of Physics. Professor Knight received a Ph.D. in physics from the University of California; Berkeley and was a post-doctoral fellow at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics before joining the faculty at Ohio State University. It was at Ohio State that he began to learn about the research in physics education that; many years later; led to Five Easy Lessons: Strategies for Successful Physics Teaching and this book; as well as College Physics: A Strategic Approach; co-authored with Brian Jones and Stuart Field. Professor Knight's research interests are in the field of laser spectroscopy and environmental science. When he's not in front of a computer; you can find Randy hiking; sea kayaking; playing the piano; or spending time with his wife Sally and their six cats.

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