Definition of Ohm in SI basic units in words - Physics Stack Exchange
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Why does the metric system use "kilogram" as a base SI unit?
37 SI system uses all (that I know) measurement basic units as 1 (single) instance: meter, second, Ampère, etc, except for the KILOgram. It already defined with 1000 multiplier (kilo). It prevents from …
What is a good introductory book on quantum mechanics?
For a basic short introduction to quantum mechanics, you can't beat: Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol III This is very good and intuitive, and complementary to the remaining books. Landau and Lifschitz …
forces - Why are basic physics problems neglecting to include ...
Oct 27, 2015 · Yes, most basic mechanics problems ignore drag effects (because those are hard, amongst other things). But, I live where the air pressure is ~10% less than sea level, and basic …
What is a basic physics general definition of a 'potential'?
Apr 5, 2018 · From the Wikipedia: In physics, a potential may refer to the scalar potential or to the vector potential. In either case, it is a field defined in space, from which many important physical proper...
What's the standard "roadmap" to learning quantum physics?
What physics topics do I need to know to start learning about quantum mechanics? (In addition to the mathematical topics mentioned at What is the math knowledge necessary for starting Quantum …
Book covering differential geometry and topology for physics
Apr 3, 2016 · I'm interested in learning how to use geometry and topology in physics. Could anyone recommend a book that covers these topics, preferably with some proofs, physical applications, and …
Books for general relativity - Physics Stack Exchange
It starts with basic concepts of differential geometry and then explains general relativity using the geometric viewpoint. It also includes several advanced topics like spinors, quantum fields in curved …
Why is thermodynamics beyond doubt? - Physics Stack Exchange
Apr 14, 2021 · In this case we have to make a distinction between thermodynamics, which is a theory based on the empirical facts, and statistical physics, which is a result of logical reasoning.
Thermodynamics Books Recommendations - Physics Stack Exchange
Mar 21, 2018 · What's the best books to understand the basic laws of thermodynamics and other things such as enthalpy, Carnot's cycle, entropy, Maxwell equations etc?