Elements of Properties of Matter by D.S. Mathur

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About the Book

Elements of Properties of Matter is a comprehensive work on properties of matter that introduces students to the fundamentals of the subject, adopting a unique "ab initio" approach to the presentation of solids, liquids, and gases, with extensive use of calculus throughout. For each topic, the focus is on an optimum blend of theory and practical application, with examples and extensive exercises reinforcing the concepts and stimulating readers to test how well they have grasped the basic principles. The book primarily caters to undergraduate courses offered in Indian universities.

The text spans a wide range of foundational topics, including units and dimensions, motion along a curve, moment of inertia, gyroscopic motion, simple harmonic motion, measurement of mass, acceleration due to gravity, gravitation, elasticity, hydrostatics, jet planes, rockets and satellites, friction and lubrication, the principle of virtual work, flow of liquids, viscosity, and diffusion and osmosis. Now published by S. Chand & Company, the book remains a staple physics reference across generations of students.

Reader Reception

One reviewer, Dr. Manash Kr. Paul, called it "a classic," noting that it contains the essential material for an undergraduate course on properties of matter with lots of solved examples, and remains useful today considering it was originally published in 1949 and has gone through many printings, remaining popular among teachers and students alike.

Why Choose This Book?

• A time-tested classic: First published in 1949 and still widely used, reflecting its enduring relevance to physics education.
• Calculus-based, ab initio approach: Builds understanding of matter — solids, liquids, and gases — from foundational principles.
• Rich in solved examples and exercises: Designed to reinforce concepts and help students test their own understanding.
• Comprehensive topic coverage: Spans mechanics, elasticity, hydrostatics, viscosity, and more in a single volume.
• Trusted across Indian universities: Long a standard undergraduate physics reference throughout the region.

About the Author

D.S. Mathur was an Indian physicist and academic author known for authoring foundational undergraduate physics textbooks widely adopted across Indian universities, including Elements of Properties of Matter, first published by S. Chand & Company.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Undergraduate physics students at Indian and South Asian universities
• Students preparing for Higher School Certificate and university-level physics exams
• Physics instructors seeking a classic, example-rich teaching reference
• Anyone studying mechanics, elasticity, and properties of matter fundamentals
• Libraries building a foundational physics textbook collection

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