
Physics on Your Feet gives a collection of physics problems covering the broad range of topics in classical and modern physics that were, or could have been, asked at oral PhD exams at Berkeley. The questions are easy to formulate, but some of them can only be answered using an out-of-the-box approach. Detailed solutions are provided, from which the reader is guaranteed to learn a lot about the physicists' way of thinking. The book is also packed full of cartoons and dry humour to help take the edge off the stress and anxiety surrounding exams. This is a helpful guide to students preparing for their exams, as well as to University lecturers looking for good instructive problems. No exams are necessary to enjoy the book!
This book investigates the core competencies and creative problem-solving skills required for doctoral-level physics through the lens of challenging oral examination questions. The authors, all experienced physicists, compile a rigorous set of inquiries that mirror the high-stakes environment of Berkeley PhD qualifying exams. By presenting problems that require both fundamental knowledge and unconventional reasoning, the text serves as a pedagogical tool to bridge the gap between textbook theory and the practical application of physical intuition.
What You Will Find
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Experts and educators frequently highlight this text as a valuable resource for students preparing for oral examinations and for lecturers seeking to challenge their classes with non-standard problems. Readers often note that the combination of rigorous physics and lighthearted humor makes the dense material more accessible and engaging for advanced students.
Page Count:
466
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10:
0191503894
ISBN-13:
9780191503894
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