This book covers simple harmonic motion, damped and forced oscillations, resonance and the fundamentals of wave motion, building toward the basics of acoustics by the end.
At a glance
Key highlights
Exam focused and easy to revise quickly
Clear treatment of resonance and forced oscillations
Good solved examples throughout
Matches Indian university syllabi closely
Course relevance
Syllabus & study relevance
Matches the waves and oscillations unit found in the first year BSc Physics syllabus in most Indian universities.
Who it is for
Who should consider this book?
Students who want a short, exam focused book for the oscillations and waves portion of their first year syllabus.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this book cover resonance in detail?
Yes, there is a dedicated section on forced oscillations and resonance with solved examples.
Is this book long enough to need a lot of time before exams?
No, it is fairly compact and written to be revised quickly, which is useful closer to exam time.
Does it include acoustics?
Yes, the later chapters touch on the basics of acoustics along with wave motion.