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Olenick, Richard Peter was born on December 22, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Peter Parfen and Jennie Terese (Michon) Olenick.
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By Richard P. Olenick - Beyond the Mechanical Universe: From Electricity to Modern Physics
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Solutions Manual for the Mechanical Universe: Mechanics and Heat: Advanced Edition
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The Mechanical Universe: Introduction to Mechanics and Heat by Richard P. Olenick (1985-08-30)
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The Mechanical Universe: Introduction to Mechanics and Heat
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The Mechanical Universe: Mechanics and Heat, Advanced Edition
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This innovative physics textbook intended for science and engineering majors develops classical mechanics from a historical perspective. The presentation of the standard course material includes a discussion of the thought processes of the discoverers and a description of the methods by which they arrived at their theories. However the presentation proceeds logically rather than strictly chronologically, so new concepts are introduced at the natural moment. The book assumes a familiarity with calculus, includes a discussion of rigid body motion, and contains numerous thought-provoking problems. It is largely based in content on The Mechanical Universe: Introduction to Mechanics and Heat, a book designed in conjunction with a tele-course to be offered by PBS in the Fall of 1985. The advanced edition, however, does not coincide exactly with the video lessons, contains additional material, and develops the fundamental ideas introduced in the lower-level edition to a greater degree.
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Beyond the Mechanical Universe: From Electricity to Modern Physics
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This second volume of the Mechanical Universe studies electricity and magnetism, their relation to each other and light, and shows how the problem of light led to the special theory of relativity. Then, it moves on to modern physics, where particles may behave like waves and where some of the great verities of Newtonian physics appear less certain. Along with the first volume, this book is based on, though independent of, a public television series broadcast in the United States. Physics is presented as a human endeavor, with historical development forming a thread throughout the text. The prerequisites are minimal, only basic algebra and trigonometry since the necessary calculus is developed in the text, with physics providing the motivation. New concepts are introduced at the natural, logical point with many historical references to place physics in a social perspective. Many topics from twentieth-century physics are included. The book is attractively illustrated and will be a stimulating alternative to other, less-thorough treatments.
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Beyond the Mechanical Universe: From Electricity to Modern Physics by Richard P. Olenick (2008-01-21)
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Richard Peter Olenick
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Richard Peter Olenick, American Physics educator. National Science Foundation grantee, 1984, 85, 86, 88, 89, 93, Department Education grantee, 1989-1996; Haggar fellow U. Dallas, 1986. Member American Physical Society, American Association Physics Teachers, Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi National Education Honor Society, Dobro Slovo Slavic Langs. Honor Society.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Illinois Institute Technology, 1973; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1979.
Career
Assistant professor physics, U. Dallas, Irving, Texas, 1979-1986; associate professor physics, U. Dallas, Irving, Texas, 1986-1989; professor physics, since 1989; visiting associate, California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1983-1986; visiting lecturer, University Texas at Dallas, Richardson, 1985-1986.
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Beyond the Mechanical Universe: From Electricity to Modern Physics
(This second volume of the Mechanical Universe studies ele...)
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The Mechanical Universe: Mechanics and Heat, Advanced Edition
(This innovative physics textbook intended for science and...)
- Solutions Manual for The Mechanical Universe: Introduction to Mechanics and Heat
- By Richard P. Olenick - Beyond the Mechanical Universe: From Electricity to Modern Physics
- Solutions Manual for the Mechanical Universe: Mechanics and Heat: Advanced Edition
- The Mechanical Universe: Introduction to Mechanics and Heat by Richard P. Olenick (1985-08-30)
- The Mechanical Universe: Introduction to Mechanics and Heat
- Beyond the Mechanical Universe: From Electricity to Modern Physics by Richard P. Olenick (2008-01-21)
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Beyond the Mechanical Universe: From Electricity to Modern Physics
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Member American Physical Society, American Association Physics Teachers, Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi National Education Honor Society, Dobro Slovo Slavic Langs. Honor Society.
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