Conceptual Physics Revised Edition Contributor(s): Hewitt, Paul G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0321909100 ISBN-13: 9780321909107 Publisher: Pearson OUR PRICE: $259.65 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - General |
Dewey: 530 |
LCCN: 2013035027 |
Lexile Measure: 1110 |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 8.4" W x 11" (3.90 lbs) 816 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Key Benefit: Since defining this course 30 years ago, Paul Hewitt's best-selling book continues as the benchmark by which all others are judged. In Conceptual Physics with MasteringPhysics(R), Twelfth Edition Paul Hewitt integrates a compelling book and the most advanced media to make physics interesting, understandable, and relevant for non-science majors. The Twelfth Edition will delight readers with informative and fun Hewitt-Drew-It screencasts, updated content, applications, and new learning activities in MasteringPhysics. Hewitt's book is guided by the principle of "concepts before calculations" and is famous for engaging readers with analogies and imagery from the real-world that build a strong conceptual understanding of physical principles ranging from classical mechanics to modern physics. This program presents a better teaching and learning experience-for you.
About Science, Newton's First Law of Motion: Inertia, Linear Motion, Newton's Second Law of Motion: Force and Acceleration, Newton's Third Law of Motion: Action and Reaction, Momentum, Energy, Rotational Motion, Gravity, Projectile and Satellite Motion, Atomic Nature of Matter, Solids, Liquids, Gases and Plasmas, Temperature, Heat and Expansion, Heat Transfer, Change of Phase, Thermodynamics, Vibrations and Waves, Sound, Musical Sounds, Electrostatics, Electric Current, Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, Properties of Light, Color, Reflection and Refraction, Light Waves, Light Emission, Light Quanta, The Atom and the Quantum, Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity, Nuclear Fission and Fusion, Special Theory of Relativity, General Theory of Relativity Market: Intended for those who want to gain a basic knowledge of Liberal Arts Physics |