Comparison of Text Books on Engineering Physics

This page compares the two text books on engineering physics that are prescribed for the first year engineering students of KTU. The books are:

• M.N.Avadhanulu, P.G.Kshirsagar,TVS Arun Murthy “A Text book of Engineering Physics”, S.Chand & Co., Revised Edition 2019
• H.K.Malik , A.K. Singh, “Engineering Physics” McGraw Hill Education, Second Edition 2017

The comparison is based on the following criteria:

• Content coverage and organization
• Presentation and clarity
• Examples and exercises
• Additional features and resources

Criteria	Avadhanulu et al.	Malik and Singh
Content coverage and organization	The book covers the syllabus of engineering physics for the first year engineering students of KTU. The book has 16 chapters, which are divided into four units: Mechanics, Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Modern Physics. The book follows a logical and systematic sequence of topics, and provides a clear connection between the concepts and their applications.	The book covers the syllabus of engineering physics for the first year engineering students of KTU. The book has 15 chapters, which are divided into four units: Mechanics, Optics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Modern Physics. The book follows a coherent and consistent sequence of topics, and provides a comprehensive and integrated approach to the concepts and their applications.
Presentation and clarity	The book presents the concepts in a simple and lucid manner, with the help of diagrams, tables, and graphs. The book uses a conversational and engaging style of writing, and explains the physical phenomena with everyday examples. The book also highlights the key points, formulas, and definitions in each chapter.	The book presents the concepts in a clear and concise manner, with the help of diagrams, tables, and graphs. The book uses a formal and academic style of writing, and explains the physical principles with mathematical derivations. The book also summarizes the main points, formulas, and definitions in each chapter.
Examples and exercises	The book provides numerous solved and unsolved examples in each chapter, which illustrate the application of the concepts and enhance the problem-solving skills of the students. The book also provides multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions at the end of each chapter, which test the understanding and retention of the students. The book also provides previous year question papers of KTU for practice and revision.	The book provides several solved and unsolved examples in each chapter, which demonstrate the application of the principles and improve the analytical skills of the students. The book also provides objective type questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions at the end of each chapter, which assess the knowledge and comprehension of the students. The book also provides model question papers of KTU for practice and revision.
Additional features and resources	The book provides additional features and resources such as chapter-wise learning objectives, summary, glossary, references, and appendices. The book also provides online access to e-books, e-lectures, e-quizzes, and e-labs, which supplement the learning and teaching of engineering physics.	The book provides additional features and resources such as chapter-wise learning outcomes, summary, glossary, references, and appendices. The book also provides online access to e-books, e-lectures, e-quizzes, and e-labs, which complement the learning and teaching of engineering physics.

Based on the comparison, both the books are suitable and recommended for the first year engineering students of KTU, as they cover the syllabus of engineering physics and provide adequate and relevant content, presentation, examples, exercises, and resources. However, the choice of the book may depend on the preference and style of the students and the teachers, as the books differ slightly in their organization, clarity, and approach.