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Problems in Elementary Physics – Bukhovtsev et al.

Posted on September 11, 2012 by damitr

We now come to Problems in Elementary Physics by B. Bukhovtsev, V. Krivchenkov, G. Myakishev, and V. Shalnov. This collection of 816 problems is based on the textbook “Elementary Physics” edited by Academician G. S. Landsberg. For this reason the … Continue reading →

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Collection of Problems in Theoretical Mechanics – Meshchersky

Posted on September 11, 2012 by damitr

It should be noted that most of the problems, chosen for this collection, are not only an illustration of the theoretical material, but are well in accord with the materials which serve as a bridge between theoretical mechanics and intermediate … Continue reading →

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Problems in Physics – Pinsky

Posted on September 11, 2012 by damitr

We now come to Problems in Physics by A. A. Pinksy. This is the accompanying “Problem Book” to the  two volume set Fundamentals of Physics by A. A. Pinksy and B. M. Yavorvsky (which we might see soon!), who is … Continue reading →

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A Collection of Questions and Problems in Physics – Sena

Posted on September 11, 2012 by damitr

I believe that if you have solved or studied the solution of a large number of problems, the basics of the physical method of thinking have become clearer. We now come to A Collection of Questions and Problems in Physics … Continue reading →

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Problems in General Physics – Wolkenstein

Posted on September 11, 2012 by damitr

When solving a problem, first of all establish the physical laws which it is based on. Then use the formulas expressing these laws to solve the problem in symbols, and finally substitute the numerical data in one system of units. … Continue reading →

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Problems in Physics – Zubov, Shalnov

Posted on September 10, 2012 by damitr

We now come to the much anticipated “Problem Books” series and start with Problems in Physics by V. Zubov and V. Shalnov. This will be a good material for those who are preparing for Olympiads and other competitive exams. For … Continue reading →

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Little Mathematics Library – Taking Stock

Posted on September 6, 2012 by damitr

We take stock of what we have and what remains to be had in the Little Mathematics Library series. There is only 1 (updated 25 Oct 21) 4 5 (+ 1 in bad condition) titles remaining, they are marked in … Continue reading →

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Little Mathematics Library – Solving Equations In Integers

Posted on September 6, 2012 by damitr

In the Little Mathematics Library series we now come to Solving  Equations In Integers by A. O.  Gelfond also sometimes written as Gelfand. The book is devoted to one of the most interesting branches of number theory, the solution of … Continue reading →

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Little Mathematics Library – Systems of Linear Inequalities

Posted on September 6, 2012 by damitr

In the Little Mathematics Library series we now come to  Systems of Linear Inequalities by A. S. Solodovnikov. The book tells about the relation of systems of linear inequalities to convex polyhedra, gives a description of the set of all … Continue reading →

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Little Mathematics Library – The Method of Coordinates

Posted on September 6, 2012 by damitr

The size and aim of the book has forced us to restrict ourselves to an account of the basic facts about the method of coordinates and its simplest applications. In the Little Mathematics Library series we now come to Method … Continue reading →

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