Physics for Game Programmers
by Grant Palmer
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Physics for Game Programmers shows you how to infuse compelling and realistic action into game programming even if you dont have a college-level physics background! Author Grant Palmer covers basic physics and mathematical models and then shows how to implement them, to simulate motion and behavior of cars, planes, projectiles, rockets, and boats. This book is neither code heavy nor language specific, and all chapters include unique, challenging exercises for you to solve. This unique book show more also includes historical footnotes and interesting trivia. You'll enjoy the conversational tone, and rest assured: all physics jargon will be properly explained. show lessTags
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Grant Palmer has over 20 years' experience researching the wildlife of south-eastern Australia, including the Otways region. He is an academic at Federation University Australia in environmental and conservation science, with a PhD in wildlife ecology. He worked with the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council on its Angahook-Otway show more Investigation, leading to the formation of the Great Otway National Park, and leads annual wildlife survey trips in the region. He is a member of the Otway Threatened Species Research Network and an editor of the journal Australian Field Ornithology. show less
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- Genres
- Science & Nature, Nonfiction, Technology
- DDC/MDS
- 530.0247 — Natural sciences & mathematics Physics Physics Physics Miscellany The subject for people in specific occupations
- LCC
- QA76.76 .C672 .P24 — Science Mathematics Mathematics Instruments and machines Calculating machines Electronic computers. Computer science Computer software
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 2
