Textbook of Co-ordinate Geometry Paperback 1 January 2022
Complete guide for IIT JEE, AIIMS, NEET, OLYMPIAD, CBSE 11 & 12 and other competitive examinations. Solve the most challenging problems, gain rigorous practice and have a rock solid preparation.
Textbook of Co-ordinate Geometry Paperback
1 January 2022
Rs 450.00
This textbook contains a treatment of the various topics in analytical geometry intended for the school students at senior secondary level who want to prepare for CBSE, ICSE school exams or competitive examinations like IIT JEE (Main and advanced), National Science Olympiads, KVPY and other scholarship level tests in mathematics of the various Examining Boards. Co-ordinate geometry enables one to transform a geometric problem to an algebraic one, which can be handled with greater ease. However, the students sometimes fail to draw a geometric interpretation after the algebraic solution has been obtained, for the problem is geometric, and algebra is a means to its solution, not the end. This book will compel the student to visualize the problem at hand, and the solution once it is algebraically obtained.
This way, the student will develop an instinct to figure out the best approach without having to solve problems using long tedious methods. The text begins with a chapter on coordinates, followed by chapters on the straight lines, circle, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Chapter-4 gives an introduction to the conic sections, which offers a geometrical proof of three dimensional definitions of conics into two dimensions. Solved examples included in the text are there for the purpose of illustration and clarification of the text, and examples at the end of each chapter are solved in a systematic and methodical manner with ample diagrams and detailed explanations. There are multiple solutions and approaches for some problems that provide more conceptual clarity. Exercises have been provided for each section and, in addition, each chapter ends with a miscellaneous set of problems. Further, answers are included at the end of the book.
Prof Neelam’s and Prof Hegde’s book “Textbook of Physics” Volume-1 in Mechanics is a great book for students aspiring to master problem solving for JEE, Olympiads and similar exams. The book also offers concise yet sufficient theory. There are a good number of carefully chosen problems – both solved and unsolved, to bring a student’s level up to and even slightly beyond JEE Advanced. In the book, the authors explain difficult concepts well; the Calculus part used is precise and meaningful, and it is clear that the authors have taken a genuine interest to guide the reader through advanced problem solving techniques and offered solutions that are quite original, innovative and to-the-point. Great to see such seasoned educators in creative action! Arvind Chauhan (mentor to 14 JEE Advanced top 10 AIRs)
Mohit Kumar Awasthi, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
Mohit Kumar Awasthi, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
I recently had the pleasure of reading the physics book titled “A Textbook of Physics,” and I must say that it exceeded all my expectations. This book is a true gem for anyone interested in Physics.
From the very first chapter, the author’s passion for physics shines through, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds.
One aspect that truly sets this book apart is its clear and concise explanations. The author has a remarkable ability to break down complex theories into simple, bite-sized pieces, making them easy to grasp. Additionally, the inclusion of vivid illustrations and diagrams enhances the learning experience, helping readers visualize and understand abstract concepts.
What I particularly appreciated about this book is its emphasis on real-world applications of physics. The author seamlessly weaves in examples from everyday life, showcasing how physics impacts our world in surprising ways. This connection between theory and practicality not only deepens comprehension but also fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity.
Furthermore, the book’s engaging writing style keeps readers hooked from start to finish. The author’s enthusiasm is contagious, breathing life into the text and making even the most complex topics intriguing. Whether you’re a student, a science enthusiast, or someone curious about the workings of the universe, this book is sure to captivate and inspire.
In conclusion, “A Text book of Physics” is an outstanding book that effortlessly combines clear explanations, real-life examples, and a captivating writing style. It has cemented its place as one of my favorite physics books, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the incredible world of physics.
Shrikant Kumar, Faculty, IITJEE
Shrikant Kumar, Faculty, IITJEE
It was nearly 23 yrs back when I happened to come across a booklet based on discussion of few select questions in physics authored by Shri S P Neelam & my immediate reaction was “Wow”! And now this book by Shri Neelam and Prof Hegde. Same feeling once again!
Their ability to open all avenues of discussion and then present them in such a nicely connected manner that makes the reading so interesting is rare. I can clearly see some fresh examples along with old classic numericals. The detailing of concepts involved is indeed praiseworthy. Such detailing is rare. I am sure this book will be immensely useful for every student looking for in-depth understanding of subject at +1 level, NEET and IITJEE.
I bought the Mechanics book by Profs Neelam and Hegde for my son. Although I teach Maths, my love for physics is what inspired me to have a look at the book. I was simply moved by the lucid explanations, the commentary and problems, and the authors’ command on not only physics but also language. May this book become the best seller!
Akash Goyal, faculty IIT-JEE, NEET
Akash Goyal, Faculty IIT-JEE, NEET
A wonderful book for serious JEE Aspirants. Theory is extensive and to the point. Conceptual points are discussed in detail and supported with thought provoking illustrations. The quality of the problems is remarkable.
Nitin Moolri, Faculty IIT-JEE, NEET
Nitin Moolri, Faculty IIT-JEE, NEET
Best book to learn how to solve physics problems from the root. The solution to each problem is presented in a way to make the student understand the underlying concepts. I would recommend this book to each and every IIT aspirant. By reading this amazing book you will feel the real taste of physics.
Dhirendra Kumar, Faculty, IITJEE , NEET
Dhirendra Kumar, Faculty, IITJEE , NEET
Best book to learn how to solve physics problems from the root. I would recommend this book to each and every IIT aspirant. By reading this amazing book you will feel the real taste of physics.
Shivanand Upadhyaya, Faculty IIT-JEE
Shivanand Upadhyaya, Faculty IIT-JEE
(Mentor: AIR 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14,…)
There are several books in the market for JEE preparation but I consider this book the best. As it is to the point for JEE, crisp, and most importantly Original.
Atanu Mukherjee, Faculty IITJEE and NEET
Atanu Mukherjee, Faculty IITJEE and NEET
This book has many unique elements. It is perfect book in quantity and quality.The best feature is students can gauge their preparation on their own. Authors frequently challenge you for lateral approaches or shortcuts and verbal solution. If you pass those tests you can be rest assured.You have studied properly. You have command over the topic. No other book has this scientific approach. I strongly recommend this book to JEE and NEET aspirants.
This textbook by Professors SP Neelam and Shriram Hegde is a gem for practical learners. Professors’ knack for explaining concepts through solved examples is commendable. From easy to complex problems, the book’s seamless progression ensures a solid understanding. I highly recommend it to all physics enthusiasts. Kudos to the authors for this invaluable resource.
Nikhil Kumar, Faculty IIT-JEE, NEET
Nikhil Kumar, Faculty IIT-JEE, NEET
Sir I use your book for my teaching in JEE advance classes. Especially when I fail to bring clarity to my students, I use this book, it helps me a lot to prepare for my classes. I will be very grateful if you release other volumes as well. It will very helpful for JEE students and teacher as well
Abijith P Angle, Faculty IIT-JEE, NEET
Abijith P Angle, Faculty IIT-JEE, NEET
Textbook of physics, vol 1 Mechanics is a wonderful book. It’s best aspect is it’s delineation of concepts is perfect. The book is written in language best suited for explaining intricate concepts of physics, yet simple and fluid. Figures and graphs are very illustrative and gel with the content. The authors define boundary of a topic very carefully and honestly. They don’t threaten or burden students with unnecessary complex problems. Main thrust is on conceptual clarity and authors are successful in this.
Kamlesh Kumar Pandey, Faculty, JEE and NEET
Kamlesh Kumar Pandey, Faculty, JEE and NEET
It is a wonderful and excellent book in physics. It feeds very clear concept with lucid language. Order and standard of problems is marvellous. It starts from basic and ends to very advanced problems and concepts. It would be a pleasure to learn physics from this book.
Dhirendra Awasthi, Faculty IITJEE
Dhirendra Awasthi, Faculty IITJEE
(Mentor: AIR 1, 23, 25, 59, 104,…in JEE Advanced, and AIR 2, 70,…in JEE Main)
This book sets a paradigm of simple and clear writing.It is written in simple English so that anybody could understand easily. A student has to just read the book attentively which creates interest in him/her to learn. Illustrations are carefully chosen which help to visualise complex systems,select suitable coordinates and apply the mathematical tools. Some challenging problems in the exercises develop critical thinking.
Punyavrat Chandrachud, Faculty, NEET & IITJEE
Punyavrat Chandrachud, Faculty, NEET & IITJEE
This is the most useful book of mechanics for NEET and JEE. Emphasis is on understanding and visualising, not memorising. Involved concepts, technical terms and derivations have sound mathematical base and experimental foundation. Solved examples are extremely good.
Ashish Singhal, Faculty IIT-JEE
Ashish Singhal, Faculty IIT-JEE
This physics book is essential, especially for IIT aspirants. The book covers a wide range of topics, fostering a deep appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the physical world. Whether you’re just starting or already experienced, the depth and breadth of content in this book make it stand out in the realm of physics literature.
Aruna Sharma, Faculty, IITJEE and NEET
Aruna Sharma, Faculty, IITJEE and NEET
The wonderful aspect of this book is generating interest and holding it throughout in its readers . Applications of mechanical principles in every day life situations or imaginary situations generate a lot of curiosity . Finding solutions to such variety of problems in this book makes learning physics fun . Cutting through the maze of information, this text book is one that alone suffices as a complete learning package for Mechanics for school students and competitive preparations.
C Mantha Guguloth, Faculty, IIT-JEE
C Mantha Guguloth, Faculty, IIT-JEE
Applying the laws of physics to practical problems is the best way to understand them. This book is all about concepts and applications. It is useful for IITJEE and NEET and also for Olympiad.
Rupangi Agarwal, Faculty, IITJEE,NEET
Rupangi Agarwal, Faculty, IITJEE,NEET
It’s an exceptional book for anyone hoping to learn fundamental concepts in physics in an easy-to-follow and methodical way, practise solving a variety of problems, and assess their understanding by working through more problems. In addition, there is a dedicated section in this book titled “Misconceptions” that will help candidates understand the most frequent misconceptions regarding concepts they may run into.
Sachin Chhabra
Sachin Chhabra, B Tech, IIT Delhi, Faculty IIT-JEE and NEET
I found this textbook to have a very focused approach to physics concept and their applications in problem solving. Complex physics concepts have been explained in most lucid manners making it a enjoyable book to read. It has exceptional clarity of concepts and great visualization of physical situations. After a long time I came across a book which is one of its kind. Highly recommended.
Dr. Sandeep Sharma
Dr Sandeep Sharma, Faculty IIT-JEE and NEET
Textbook of Physics: Mechanics is a wonderful marvel. The authors must have been teachers as they penned down their experiences of teaching episodes inside the book which is a testimony that they can enter into the students’ mind effortlessly to make them visualize the conceptual situation. I find it much suitable for IIT-JEE students and for NEET students. Every concept is followed by numericals which is a must do exercise for students preparing for competitive exams.
Rampal Pataudi, Faculty IIT-JEE, NEET
Rampal Pataudi, Faculty IIT-JEE, NEET
Book is lucid, fine in language, material is fine. It Can be used as reference book for various competitions. Still going through further…
Pankaj Mishra, Physics Enthusiast
Pankaj Mishra, Physics Enthusiast
I used to have a number of misconceptions about understanding physics both theory and problems.This book clarifies many confusions about concepts of physics.This book for me removes misconceptions about application of physics to problem solving.I found the problems exciting.I think it is a great tool for mastering physics.
Prof Sanjeev Sanghi, IIT Delhi
Prof Sanjeev Sanghi, IIT Delhi
A student looking for reference/extra text needs a book which explains concepts in a simple way, has a lot of solved examples with illustrative figures and summarizes the concepts. This book is an excellent resource for students of Physics.
Prof Amitabha Bagchi, IIT Delhi
Prof Amitabha Bagchi, IIT Delhi
It has been some time but my experience of being a student in Prof Neelam’s class is something that I still recall as being a wonderful introduction to the fine points of Physics. Now, with the publication of these three volumes, even those students who do not have the good fortune of sitting in Prof Neelam’s class can share that wonderful experience. Multiple decades of experience with this material has honed the authors’ instincts of how to present the material in a way that makes the student an active and eager participant in the process of learning. This book contains the distillation of the great textbooks of Physics, presented in a way that will appeal to every student. I’m very happy to recommend this book to each one of you.
Prof Balaji Srinivasan, IIT Madras
Prof Balaji Srinivasan, IIT Madras
This is a wonderful physics textbook that offers clear and concise explanations, historical perspectives, and addresses common mental model errors made by the beginning student. Its carefully curated problem sets gradually increase in complexity, making it an ideal resource for advanced students and beginners alike.
Prof RP Sharma, IIT Delhi
Prof RP Sharma, IIT Delhi
This textbook of physics introduces the fundamental principles of mechanics in an easy and lucid way. As the authors very well understand students psychology and their need, they have included all those features, like highlighting the significance of important concepts intelligently, focus on misconceptions and problem solving strategies. It is ideal for introductory mechanics courses in senior classes in schools and should immensely benefit aspirants in competitive exams.
Prof Vinod Mall, Ahmedabad University
Prof Vinod Mall, Ahmedabad University
This book is one of the best textbooks on physics available to students today because of three reasons – simplicity, conceptual clarity, and problem solving examples. Combined with being an easy read, I have found it very helpful in breaking down complex concepts into bite-sized lessons which are easy to digest. Highly recommended.
Prof Ashish Garg, IIT Kanpur
Prof Ashish Garg, IIT Kanpur
This is an excellent book on basic Physics, providing a clear and lucid understanding of the fundamentals, with good illustrations and derivations, and with necessary historical connections at appropriate places. Authors have also made great efforts to provide a good learning ground through well formulated problems which range from easy to complex ones, catering to all types of students. I believe the book will be a good resource for students aiming to learn physics in a nice way. It is a good value addition to the basic books on Physics.
Nilesh Agarwal, Faculty, IITJEE
Nilesh Agarwal, Faculty, IITJEE
As a teacher for IITJEE, I think this is the best book ever written. After going through the book, I felt compelled to write.This book is better than all other books. My feeling about the book: 1. Development of concepts: Outstanding 2. English and readability: Very simple and fluid 3. Solved examples,quality and numbers:10/10 4. 4. Illustration and diagram: Very clear and detailed 5. Impact and usefulness: Very-2 useful to learn physics and score high in IITJEE and NEET.
Siddhartha Haritash, Faculty, IITJEE
Siddhartha Haritash, Faculty, IITJEE
Dear SP Neelam,
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional book on physics. Your dedication to crafting such a comprehensive and insightful resource has truly enhanced understanding of the subject of students. Your clarity of explanation and attention to detail make complex concepts accessible and engaging.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise with readers like me. your contributions to the field of readers like me. Your contributions to the field of physics are invaluable, and I am immensely grateful for the impact your book has had on my teaching journey.learning ground through well formulated problems which range from easy to complex ones, catering to all types of students. I believe the book will be a good resource for students aiming to learn physics in a nice way. It is a good value addition to the basic books on Physics.
V. Srinivas Priyatham, Faculty IITJEE
V. Srinivas Priyatham, Faculty IITJEE
Textbook of Physics Vol 1 Mechanics is a wonderful book.The book tells you what to learn and how to learn and also ensures that you have understood the concepts properly. Authors have uncanny skills of presenting concepts and problem solving.
Sudhanshu Singh, Faculty IITJEE
Sudhanshu Singh, Faculty IITJEE
“ Very well designed and written book with a great depth of explanation . A perfect book for preparation of JEE/ NEET . Each and every topic is explained in simple words with lots of examples of each difficulty level . Complete package for students who love physics. “
Deepak Thakur, Faculty IITJEE
Deepak Thakur, Faculty IITJEE
“Textbook of physics: volume 1: Mechanics’ is a clear and thorough guide for stydents to understand physics . It’s great for both students and professionals because it explains everything in easy-to-understand language. The book is particularly helpful for JEE preparation as it has lots of practice problems and follows a graded approach. It starts with basic concepts and gradually moves to more complex ones, helping readers build a strong foundation step by step.”
Anand khambholiya, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
Anand khambholiya, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
It is very nice book all the fundamentals are given properly example are set, concepts are written very well and the language is very supportive the book is a one kind of antibiotic medicine which helpful for multiple aspects of Physics learning. May this book become the best seller!
Ambrish Kumar Jha, Faculty IITJEE
Ambrish Kumar Jha, Faculty IITJEE
You will not find better books in physics than by Profs.S P Neelam and Shriram Hegde where fundamentals are beautifully explained with quantitative and qualitative analysis taking care of physical elaborations and mathematical extensions !!
Ambarish Srivastava, Faculty, IITJEE, Olympiad
Ambarish Srivastava, Faculty, IITJEE, Olympiad
It is a very well written book with a good choice of illustrative problems that will clear the concepts and build the problem solving ability as required at JEE Advanced level. The students may either use them for self study or an additional to their coaching material.
Nilesh Agarwal, Faculty, IITJEE
Nilesh Agarwal, Faculty, IITJEE
As a teacher for IITJEE, I think this is the best book ever written. After going through the book, I felt compelled to write.This book is better than all other books. My feeling about the book: 1. Development of concepts: Outstanding 2. English and readability: Very simple and fluid 3. Solved examples,quality and numbers:10/10 4. 4. Illustration and diagram: Very clear and detailed 5. Impact and usefulness: Very-2 useful to learn physics and score high in IITJEE and NEET.
Lakshya Kumar, Faculty. IITJEE, NEET
Lakshya Kumar, Faculty. IITJEE, NEET
The best book beyond trace if doubt. Just read it, you are bound to learn. Concepts get imprinted in mind. You will flow with the concepts. Written in creative manner. Examples are chosen cleverly and intelligently. Very good solved examples. Very good exercise. They cover all concepts and sufficient. Better than other available books.
R S Tripathi, Faculty, IITJEE
R S Tripathi, Faculty, IITJEE
The best book I have come across in my 22 years teaching career for IITJEE. Development of concepts is unique, solved examples are well graded from the easiest to the toughest, required for school exams, IITJEE and Olympiads. Here is my assessment of the books students mostly use: 1. NCERT Textbook 4/10 2. University physics by Sears & Zemansky 5/10 ( Heat and Thermodynamics, and Optics lessons are better, almost 7/10) 3.Physics by Resnick @ Halliday 7/10 4. Textbook of Physics by Neelam &Hegde 9/10 This is certainly the most useful book for school syllabus, IITJEE, NEET and various Olympiads. Definitions & concepts, selection of illustrative problems and problems for practice in exercises, all features of this book are distinctly better than other books.
Amar Kumar, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
Amar Kumar, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
Contents of Newton’s laws, Dynamics of Circular Motion,Centre of Mass,Rotational Dynamics, Gravitation, Fluid Statistics and Surface Tension are matchless and not found in other sources. As a physics teacher for IITJEE and NEET I can say that this is best book of its genre.
Arunima Mishra, Faculty, IITJEE , NEET
Arunima Mishra, Faculty, IITJEE , NEET
Five features of this book are outstanding. (1) The book addresses the key question – how to learn physics. It makes a student learn physics in best possible way. (2) It keeps the student always motivated and confident, student never experiences any frustration.(3) Underlying principles and strategies for simple and complex problems are explained using the same basic approach. (4) It focuses on typical student misconceptions and problem areas. (5) Skills and techniques covered in previous chapters are intelligently related to the understanding and knowledge of the current chapter. Multiple concepts and mathematical steps are explicitly explained. Distinctly better book. Must read.
Dr Archit Chauhan
Dr Archit Chauhan
A unique book of its kind. One strength of this book is that is that definitions of basic concepts like displacement, velocity, force, centre of mass, torque etc are dealt with crystal clarity and rigour. As a result, solving problems becomes really easy as you see that it is just a matter of applying laws involving these concepts systematically. There is no scope of confusion. The authors also give a nice background before introducing the technical definitions. This gives a good intuition about the concepts and a better understanding of scientific method. I have not seen other books doing such a good job teaching the subject. A must read.
Vinit Kumar Yadav, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
Vinit Kumar Yadav, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
In my view the quality of book of this category depends on the contents of two topics – Dynamics of Circular Motion and. Rotational Dynamics. On this count this book is extraordinary, a perfect 10.
Prasanna Rout, Faculty, NEET, IITJEE
Prasanna Rout, Faculty, NEET, IITJEE
After so many days a book in physics which is really meant to learn physics rather cramming. Neelam sir is a god gifted professor who has the ability to formulate tedious questions into a very easy to grasp solution.
Pankaj Pathak, Faculty, IITJEE
Pankaj Pathak, Faculty, IITJEE
Authors are very clear in their head.They know very well needs of different students. They have included plenty of NCERT level problems, IITJEE type problems and some Olympiad level problems in increasing difficulty order. Authors have solved even NCERT level problems in a very elegant and informative way. Best book for understanding physics and clearing all concepts.
Abhishek Pathak, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
Abhishek Pathak, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
The book mechanics volume 1 written by sp neelam sir is outstanding book. Before this book i had many books and had a great experience throughout. After this book i can say easily that if u hate physics or dont have intrest go for this book right now. The book form is so well managed that it can create intrest for physics in students as well as for teachers. I own solved many questions from this book and i am surprised that book covered every single concept of jee or neet.
In last, finally a book that has a good number of numericals,theory and concepts.
Regards Abhishek Pathak Senior physics faculty Narayana 5+ years of exp for JEE or NEET
Amit Sharma, Faculty, IITJEE
Amit Sharma, Faculty, IITJEE
I recently went through Volume 1 of the book “Textbook of Physics” by SP Neelam and Shriram Hegde sir. I have been teaching for IIT JEE for the last 14 years and i have rarely seen a book written in such a beautiful way, explaining the minutes details in such a lucid manner. Solved examples have been very carefully chosen and the way these are used to explain different nuggets in a chapter makes it stand apart. Solution of these examples feels like a teacher is explaining things sitting besides you. Even if you have studied a chapter, i am quite confident that this book will make you richer in new concepts and you will get different ideas to ace a problem. Moreover, collection of unsolved problems at the end of the chapter are amazing. If you are looking for good level problems in a chapter which cover all the aspects, you must give it a try. At last, i highly recommend this book for all the serious aspirants of IIT JEE and physics Enthusiasts. Amit Sharma Head of Physics Department FIITJEE Kolkata (North)
Sanjay Ahlawat, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
Sanjay Ahlawat, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
It’s an excellent book written on subject which gives in-depth understanding of core concepts and their application.its a must read book for students preparing for jee mains and advance.
Hemant Sharma, Faculty, IITJEE
Hemant Sharma, Faculty, IITJEE
Textbook of Physics volume 1 deals with applications of various physics concepts and formulae for solving physics numericals. A systematic study of these problems makes a student familiar with the fundamental principles and helps the student in having a clear concept of the subject.
This book caters to students of different boards and universities and for students preparing for competitive examinations like IIT -JEE and Olympiads. A large number of solved examples of varying difficulty levels will help students in developing Numerical Solving abilities from JEE to various Olympiad levels. A very big Thanks to Authors for taking an honest effort in developing this Masterpiece.
Karan Thor, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
Karan Thor, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
It covers essential topics in classical with clear explanations, diagrams, and examples. The book also includes numerous exercises to reinforce learning and problem-solving skills. It’s an invaluable resource for deepening one’s understanding of physics.
Vivek Ranjan Jha, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
Vivek Ranjan Jha, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
I recently had the pleasure of reading The textbook of Physics by Prof Neelam, and it has truly set a new standard for physics books on mechanics. This book brilliantly bridges the gap between fundamental concepts and advanced applications, making it an indispensable resource for students, educators, and enthusiasts alike. One of the standout features of this book is its clear and systematic approach to the principles of mechanics. The author has meticulously organized the content, starting from basic concepts and gradually moving towards more complex topics. Each chapter builds upon the previous one, ensuring a smooth and logical progression of ideas. The explanations are not only thorough but also enriched with practical examples that illuminate the underlying physics in real-world scenarios.
Anshu Prakash Maurya, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
Vivek Ranjan Jha, Faculty, IITJEE, NEET
I recently had the pleasure of reading The textbook of Physics by Prof Neelam, and it has truly set a new standard for physics books on mechanics. This book brilliantly bridges the gap between fundamental concepts and advanced applications, making it an indispensable resource for students, educators, and enthusiasts alike. One of the standout features of this book is its clear and systematic approach to the principles of mechanics. The author has meticulously organized the content, starting from basic concepts and gradually moving towards more complex topics. Each chapter builds upon the previous one, ensuring a smooth and logical progression of ideas. The explanations are not only thorough but also enriched with practical examples that illuminate the underlying physics in real-world scenarios.
Book Preface
We are pleased to present some topics in analytical geometry in the form of this book intended for the school students at senior secondary level who want to prepare for competitive examinations like IIT JEE (Main and advanced), National Science Olympiads, KVPY and other scholarship level tests in mathematics of the various examining boards.
Co-ordinate geometry enables one to transform a geometric problem to an algebraic one, which can be handled with greater ease. However, students sometimes fail to draw a geometric interpretation after the algebraic solution has been obtained, for the problem is geometric, and algebra is a means to its solution, not the end. This book will compel the student to visualize the problem at hand, and the solution once it is algebraically obtained. This way, the student will develop an instinct to figure out the best approach without having to solve problems using long tedious methods.
The text begins with a chapter on coordinates, followed by chapters on primitive geometric figures like straight lines, circle, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Chapter-4 gives an introduction to the conic sections, which offers a geometrical proof of three dimensional definitions of conics into two dimensions. Solved examples included in the text are there for the purpose of illustration and clarification of the text, and examples at the end of each chapter are solved in a systematic and methodical manner with ample diagrams and detailed explanations. There are multiple solutions and approaches for some problems that provide more conceptual clarity. Exercises have been provided for each section and, in addition, each chapter ends with a miscellaneous set of problems. Further, answers are included at the end of the book. The exercises are intended for the students to try out the concepts and gain better insights.
Though we have tried our level best to edit and eliminate all types of errors, a book of this nature cannot claim to be without errors, we would be glad to receive your comments in order to make the necessary changes in later editions.
We are grateful to Prof Sriram Hegde, IIT Delhi, for his valuable suggestions and guidance and also for his constant motivation. We will be failing in our duty if we do not acknowledge the efforts of Srija Anand, IIIT-Delhi, for painstakingly going through the draft, suggesting corrections and modifications. We owe our sincere thanks to Dipesh Kumar Aarya for beautifully typesetting the book. Last but not the least, we wish to express our sincere thanks to those who contributed directly or indirectly in making this book a reality.
