Conceptual Physics Fundamentals

Description

From Paul G. Hewitt, author of the market-leading Conceptual Physics, comes his eagerly awaited new text,Conceptual Physics Fundamentals. This briefer, alternative text provides the depth, topic coverage, and features requested by instructors teaching courses that are shorter and that include more quantitative material. 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 instructor and student media. The book develops a solid conceptual understanding of physics, while building students’ self-confidence applying their understanding quantitatively. Cover Table of Contents 1. About Science 2. Atoms 3. Newton's Laws of Motion 4. Equilibrium and Linear Motion 5. Momentum and Energy 6. Fluid Mechanics 7. Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites 8. Temperature, Heat, and Thermodynamics 9. Heat Transfer and Change of Phase 10. Static and Current Electricity 11. Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction 12. Waves and Sound 13. Light Waves 14. Properties of Light 15. Quantum Theory Appendix: On Measurement and Unit Conversion Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z