Physics by Inquiry
Lillian C. McDermott(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 31. October 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
864 pages
978-0-471-54870-6 (ISBN)
Description
Providing a step-by-step introduction to physics and physical sciences, this book emphasizes discovering rather than memorizing. Starting from their own observations, students construct physical concepts and simple scientific models. A major goal is to help students develop scientific reasoning skills and learn to relate concepts, representations, and models to real world phenomena. "Physics by Inquiry" consists of three volumes. Volume one develops fundamental concepts and basic reasoning skills essential for the physical sciences. The material in volume two provides a foundation for the study of introductory physics. The authors are also working on a third volume, which will introduce additional topics from the standard introductory physics course.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 281 mm
Width: 218 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1787 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-54870-6 (9780471548706)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Volume one: Properties of matter; heat and temperature; light and colour; astronomy by sight - the Sun, Moon and stars. Volume two: electric circuits; electromagnets; light and optics; kinematics; astronomy by sight - the Earth snd the Solar System.