Conceptual Physics

by Hewitt, Paul G.

• ISBN13: 9780321909107
• ISBN10: 0321909100
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780321939777
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780135746264, 9780321548092
• Edition: 12th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2014-01-06
• Publisher: PEARSON
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About This Book

Conceptual Physics, 12th Edition

ISBN: 9780321909107

Conceptual Physics by Paul G. Hewitt is a comprehensive textbook designed for non-science majors who want to understand the fundamental principles of physics. This 12th edition has been a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of physical principles ranging from classical mechanics to modern physics.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory physics courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of physics, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of physical principles.

History and Editions

The 12th edition of Conceptual Physics has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on physics applications. This edition includes detailed updates on content, new learning activities in MasteringPhysics, and exciting new Hewitt-Drew-It screencasts. The text is guided by the principle of "concepts before calculations," making it famous for engaging students with analogies and imagery from the real-world that build a strong conceptual understanding of physical principles.

Author and Other Works

Paul G. Hewitt is the author of Conceptual Physics. He is known for his ability to explain complex physics concepts clearly and simply, using analogies and imagery from real-world situations. Hewitt has also co-authored Conceptual Physical Science and Conceptual Physical Science Explorations with John Suchocki and Leslie Hewitt.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in physics, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Interactive Learning Tools: The text is complemented by MasteringPhysics, which includes interactive features such as specific wrong-answer feedback, hints, and a variety of educationally effective content.
• Hewitt-Drew-It Screencasts: The exciting new screencasts, authored and narrated by Paul Hewitt, explain physics concepts through animation and narration, accessed through QR codes in the textbook.
• Accessible Narrative: Relevant and accessible narrative makes physics more appealing by using analogies from real-world situations and simple representations of underlying mathematical relationships.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780321909107
• eTextbook: Not available as a standalone eTextbook; requires MasteringPhysics subscription (ISBNs for MasteringPhysics vary)
• Loose-leaf: Not available in loose-leaf format

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: January 6, 2014
• Number of Pages: 722
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• Softcover International Edition: Available through various retailers (ISBN: 9780321909107)
• MasteringPhysics Subscription: Required for full access to interactive learning tools (ISBNs for MasteringPhysics vary)

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Author Biography

Paul G. Hewitt

Former silver-medal boxing champion, sign painter, uranium prospector, and soldier, Paul began college at the age of 27, with the help of the GI Bill. He pioneered the conceptual approach to teaching physics at the City College of San Francisco. He has taught as a guest teacher at various middle schools and high schools, the University of California at both the Berkeley and Santa Cruz campuses, and the University of Hawaii at both the Manoa and Hilo campuses. He also taught for 20 years at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, which honored him with its Outstanding Educator Award in 2000. He is the author of Conceptual Physics and a co-author of Conceptual Physical Science and Conceptual Physical Science Explorations (with John Suchocki and Leslie Hewitt).

Table of Contents

1. About Science 

I. MECHANICS

2. Newton’s First Law of Motion: Inertia

3. Linear Motion

4. Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Force and Acceleration

5. Newton’s Third Law of Motion: Action and Reaction 

6. Momentum

7. Energy

8. Rotational Motion

9. Gravity

10. Projectile and Satellite Motion

II. PROPERTIES OF MATTER

11. Atomic Nature of Matter

12. Solids

13. Liquids

14. Gases and Plasmas

III. HEAT

15. Temperature, Heat and Expansion

16. Heat Transfer

17. Change of Phase

18. Thermodynamics

IV. SOUND

19. Vibrations and Waves

20. Sound

21. Musical Sounds

V. ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

22. Electrostatics

23. Electric Current

24. Magnetism

25. Electromagnetic Induction

VI. LIGHT

26. Properties of Light

27. Color

28. Reflection and Refraction

29. Light Waves

30. Light Emission

31. Light Quanta

VII. ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS

32. The Atom and the Quantum

33. Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity

34. Nuclear Fission and Fusion

VIII. RELATIVITY

35. Special Theory of Relativity

36. General Theory of Relativity

Appendices

A. Systems of Measurement

B. More About Motion

C. Graphing

D. More About Vectors

E. Exponential Growth and Doubling Time