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9780072513776

The Physics of Everyday Phenomena: A Conceptual Introduction to Physics

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    9780072513776

  • ISBN10:

    0072513772

  • Edition: 3rd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2001-08-01
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill College
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Summary

This text introduces the basic concepts of physics using examples of common occurrences. Beginning students will benefit from the large number of student aids and the reduced math content. Professors will appreciate the organization of the material and the wealth of pedagogical tools.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
The Newtonian Revolution
Physics, the Fundamental Science
Describing Motion
Falling Objects and Projectile Motion
Newton's Laws: Explaining Motion
Circular Motion, the Planets, and Gravity
Energy and Oscillations
Momentum and Impulse
Rotational Motion of Solid Objects
Fluids and Heat
The Behavior of Fluids
Temperature and Heat
Heat Engines and the Second Law of Thermodynamic
Electricity and Magnetism
Electrostatic Phenomena
Electric Circuits
Magnets and Electromagnetism
Wave Motion and Optics
Making Waves
Light and Image Formation
The Atom and Its Nucleus
The Structure of the Atom
The Nucleus and Nuclear Energy
Relativity and Beyond
Using Simple Algebra
Decimal Fraction, Percentages, and Scientific Notation
Vectors and Vector Addition
Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises and Challenge Problems Photo Credits
Glossary
Index
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