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About the book
What this book covers
This text takes students through electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism and electromagnetic induction before closing with alternating currents and Maxwell's equations, building each topic on the one before it.
At a glance
Key highlights
Tenth edition revised for current syllabi
Strong coverage of Maxwell's equations
Chapter end problems with varying difficulty
Good diagrams for field and circuit problems
Course relevance
Syllabus & study relevance
Lines up closely with the electricity and magnetism paper taught in the first year of most BSc Physics programs in India.
Who it is for
Who should consider this book?
BSc first year students looking for a single book that covers both electrostatics and magnetism with enough depth for university exams.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this book cover Maxwell's equations?
Yes, the later chapters cover Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves in reasonable detail.
Is it useful for the magnetism part of the syllabus only, or electricity too?
It covers both electricity and magnetism in full, from electrostatics to AC circuits.
Will this help with numerical problems in exams?
Yes, each chapter has a good number of solved and unsolved numericals.
Is the 10th edition different from older editions?
The 10th edition has been revised and reorganised to match newer university syllabi, so it is the better pick if you are buying fresh.
