Conceptual Physics, Ninth Edition: Media Update with Practicing Physics and Media Workbook
- Book Review,
by Paul G. Hewitt
From Book News, Inc.
This seventh edition of the popular and exceptionally well written physics concept text with minimal mathematics contains new material sprinkled throughout, such as a treatment of measurements of the earth, moon, and sun by the early Greeks, capacitors, and more on rainbows. Individual sections have been clarified and updated. Problem sets are now at the end of most chapters. Most problems involve simple calculations that require minimal algebra skills. The text is profusely illustrated in full color with many helpful diagrams and down-to-earth examples. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Book Description
Conceptual Physics, Ninth Edition Media Update shows how a compelling book and innovative media can be integrated to bring physics to life for readers. Hewitt's book engages readers with analogies and imagery from real-world situations to build a strong conceptual understanding of physical principles ranging from classical mechanics to modern physics. With this strong foundation, readers are better equipped to understand the equations and formulas of physics, and motivated to explore the thought-provoking exercises and fun projects in each chapter. Mechanics, Properties of Matter, Heat, Sound, Electricity and Magnetism, Light, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Relativity. For college instructors and students, or anyone interested in issues relating to conceptual physics.
Book Info
Written for students of introductory physics, this best-selling text offers students an upbeat, non-threatening overview of the discipline which focuses on concepts and critical thinking rather than number-crunching. Softcover.
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