Conceptual Physics Fundamentals
Description
This briefer 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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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
- Newton's Laws of Motion
- Equilibrium and Linear Motion
- Momentum and Energy
- Fluid Mechanics
- Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites
- 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
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