
Conceptual Physics Fundamentals
International Edition
Paul G. Hewitt(Author)
Pearson (Publisher)
Published on 2. August 2007
Book
Mixed media product
550 pages
978-0-321-51978-8 (ISBN)
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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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 276 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
936 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-321-51978-8 (9780321519788)
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Person
Paul Hewitt pioneered the conceptual approach to teaching at City College of San Francisco, with guest spots at 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 his physics course for 20 years at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, which honored him with its Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. His books are translated in 12 languages and used worldwide.
Content
About Science
Atoms
Equilibrium and Linear Motion
Newton's Laws of Motion
Momentum and Energy
Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites
Fluid Mechanics
Temperature, Heat, and Thermodynamics
Heat Transfer and Change of Phase
Static and Current Electricity
Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
Waves and Sound
Light Waves
Properties of Light
Quantum Theory
The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity
Appendices
Atoms
Equilibrium and Linear Motion
Newton's Laws of Motion
Momentum and Energy
Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites
Fluid Mechanics
Temperature, Heat, and Thermodynamics
Heat Transfer and Change of Phase
Static and Current Electricity
Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
Waves and Sound
Light Waves
Properties of Light
Quantum Theory
The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity
Appendices