Conceptual Physical Science : Main Text by Hewitt, Suchocki and Hewitt

by Hewitt, Paul G.

• ISBN13: 9780321001917
• ISBN10: 0321001915
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley

Summary

This text has been well regarded by both students and instructors for its superior conceptual approach to physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth sciences. Working from the premise that students learn best from what they already know, the authors use many interesting analogies and everyday examples to clarify concepts. Consistent, high-quality coverage of all topics includes critical thinking exercises, review questions, and computational problems. A unique art program, with many figures drawn by the authors, is enhanced with illustrations by geology artist Dennis Targa.

Table of Contents

PART 1 Mechanics	12	(121)
Chapter 1 Motion	12	(18)
Chapter 2 Newton's Laws of Motion	30	(23)
Chapter 3 Momentum and Energy	53	(23)
Chapter 4 Gravity and Satellite Motion	76	(29)
Chapter 5 Fluid Mechanics	105	(28)
PART 2 Heat	133	(50)
Chapter 6 Thermal Energy	134	(25)
Chapter 7 Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics	159	(24)
PART 3 Electricity and Magnetism	183	(48)
Chapter 8 Electricity	184	(27)
Chapter 9 Magnetism	211	(20)
PART 4 Waves--Sound and Light	231	(82)
Chapter 10 Sound Waves	232	(26)
Chapter 11 Light Waves	258	(27)
Chapter 12 Properties of Light	285	(28)
PART 5 The Atom	313	(48)
Chapter 13 Structure of the Atom	314	(18)
Chapter 14 The Atomic Nucleus	332	(29)
PART 6 Chemistry	361	(170)
Chapter 15 Elements of Chemistry	362	(18)
Chapter 16 Periodic Table	380	(24)
Chapter 17 Chemical Bonding	404	(20)
Chapter 18 Molecular Mixing	424	(25)
Chapter 19 Chemical Reactions	449	(23)
Chapter 20 Acid, Base, and Redox Reactions	472	(27)
Chapter 21 Organic Chemistry and Polymers	499	(32)
PART 7 Earth Science	531	(152)
Chapter 22 Rocks and Minerals	532	(32)
Chapter 23 The Earth's Internal Processes	564	(24)
Chapter 24 Water and Surface Processes	588	(31)
Chapter 25 A Brief History of the Earth	619	(22)
Chapter 26 The Atmosphere, The Oceans, and Their Interactions	641	(22)
Chapter 27 Weather	663	(20)
PART 8 Astronomy	683
Chapter 28 The Solar System	684	(22)
Chapter 29 The Stars	706	(18)
Chapter 30 Relativity and the Universe	724