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Understanding Physics

Part of the book series: Undergraduate Texts in Contemporary Physics ((UTCP))

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  1. Natural Science Program, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, 11549, USA

    David Cassidy (Professor of Natural Science)

  2. 358 Jefferson Physical Laboratory, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA

    Gerald Holton (Mallinckrodt Professor of Physics and History of Science, Emeritus)

  3. American Association for Advancement of Science, Washington, DC, 20005, USA

    James Rutherford (Education Advisor)

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Cassidy, D., Holton, G., Rutherford, J. (2002). Reviewing Units, Mathematics, and Scientific Notation. In: Understanding Physics. Undergraduate Texts in Contemporary Physics. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-21660-X_3

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