Light and Matter

This is an introductory text intended for a one-year introductory course of the type typically taken by biology majors, or for AP Physics B. Algebra and trig are used, and there are optional calculus-based sections.

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Main Author: Crowell, Benjamin (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Fullerton, California Benjamin Crowell 2020.
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