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Problems in Elementary Physics – Bukhovtsev et al.

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

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

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

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

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

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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Trigonometric Functions – Problem Solving Approach

We now come to another Problems and solutions book titled Trigonometric Functions (Problem Solving Approach) by A. Panchishkin and E. Shavgulidze. The  back cover says: This study aid is to help the student to master the basic techniques of solving difficult … Continue reading

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Kutepov, Rubanov – Problems in Geometry

We now come to a problem book in Geometry by A. Kupteov and A. Rubanov titled Problems in Geometry. Earlier we had seen two problem books in Plane Geometry and Solid Geometry in the Science for Everyone Series. From the … Continue reading

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Science for Everyone – Aptitude Test Problems in Physics

This book, which is a collection of physics aptitude test problems, draws on the experience of the physics olympiads conducted during the last fifteen years among the schoolchildren of Moscow. In Science for Everyone series we now come to a … Continue reading

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Science for Everyone – Problems in Plane Geometry

As told in the last post, we now come to the Problems in Plane Geometry by I. F. Sharygin in the Science for Everyone series. In the preface Sharygin says: This volume contains over 600 problems in plane geometry and … Continue reading

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