Conceptual physics fundamentals

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Conceptual physics fundamentals

written and illustrated by Paul G. Hewitt ; with contributions from Phillip R. Wolf

Pearson Addison Wesley, c2008

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

From Paul G. Hewitt, author of the market-leading Conceptual Physics, comes his eagerly awaited new, briefer, alternative text, Conceptual Physics Fundamentals. The text extends best-selling author Paul Hewitt's proven pedagogical approach, straight-forward learning features, approachable style, and rigorous coverage, while providing superior supplements and media. The book develops a solid conceptual understanding of physics, while building readers' self-confidence applying their understanding quantitatively. KEY TOPICS: About Science, Equilibrium and Linear Motion, Newton's Laws of Motion, Momentum and Energy, Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites, Fluid Mechanics, Temperature, Heat, and Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Change of Phase, Electrostatics and Electric Current, Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction, Waves and Sound, Light waves, Properties of Light, Atoms, Quantum Theory, The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity. MARKET: For all readers interested in conceptual physics.

Table of Contents

About Science Atoms Equilibrium and Linear Motion Newton's Laws of Motion Momentum and Energy Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites Fluid Mechanics Temperature, Heat, and Thermodynamics Heat Transfer and Change of Phase Static and Current Electricity Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction Waves and Sound Light Waves Properties of Light Quantum Theory The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity Appendices

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  • NCID
    BA85859828
  • ISBN
    • 9780321501363
  • LCCN
    2007015739
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    San Francisco
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvii, 421 p.
  • Size
    28 cm
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