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Physics in the Arts: Revised Edition (Complementary Science),New
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Physics in the Arts is a concise, 328page fourcolor entry in the Complementary Science Series, designed for science enthusiasts and liberal arts students requiring or desiring a welldeveloped discussion of physical phenomena, particularly with regard to sound and light. This book offers an alternative route to science literacy for those interested in the arts, music and photography. The material covered is at a level appropriate for selfstudy or as a complementary textbook.A typical course on sound and light for nonscience majors covers the nature of sound and sound perception as well as important concepts and topics including light and light waves, reflection and refraction; lenses; the eye and the ear; photography; color and color vision; and additive color mixing; subtractive color mixing. There are also discussions on color generating mechanisms; periodic oscillations; simple harmonic motion; damped oscillations and resonance; vibration of strings; Fourier analysis; musical scales; and musical instruments. Problems with solutions are presented. For teaching purposes, all figures in the book as well as hints on how to build labs are provided at http://www.elsevierdirect.com/companion.jsp?ISBN=9780123918789.This book will be helpful to nonscience students in courses related to the study of physics with light and sound. Offers an alternative route to science literacy for those interested in the arts, music and photography Popular science book with wide readership beyond the classroom at an accessible level Material covered at a level appropriate for selfstudy or as a complementary textbook For teaching purposes, all figures in the book as well as hints on how to build labs (including seven new labs in March 2012!)
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- Q: What is 'Physics in the Arts' about? A: 'Physics in the Arts' is a 328-page book that explores physical phenomena, particularly sound and light, designed for science enthusiasts and liberal arts students. It serves as a self-study guide or a complementary textbook.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Pupa U.P.A. Gilbert.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Physics in the Arts'? A: The book covers various topics including sound perception, light waves, reflection, refraction, color vision, harmonic motion, musical scales, and more.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-science majors? A: Yes, it is specifically designed for non-science majors and offers an alternative route to understanding physical concepts related to sound and light.
- Q: When was 'Physics in the Arts' published? A: 'Physics in the Arts' was published on July 27, 2011.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any practical resources included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes figures and hints on building labs, along with seven new lab ideas introduced in March 2012.
- Q: How many pages does 'Physics in the Arts' have? A: 'Physics in the Arts' has a total of 328 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: Can this book be used for self-study? A: Absolutely, the material is presented at a level appropriate for self-study and is accessible to readers interested in the arts, music, and photography.