Physics of Everyday Phenomena A Conceptual Introduction to Physics

Name: Physics of Everyday Phenomena A Conceptual Introduction to Physics
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ISBN: 9780073512204

ISBN-10: 0073512206

ISBN-13: 9780073512204

Edition: 7th 2012

Authors: W. Thomas Griffith, Juliet Wain Brosing

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This edition introduces students to the basic concepts of physics using examples of common occurrences in everyday life. The book is written in a narrative style, frequently using questions designed to draw the reader into a dialogue about the ideas of physics.

Book details

List price: $212.33
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Publication date: 1/13/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 528
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 3.256
Language: English




Physics, the Fundamental Science



The Newtonian Revolution



Describing Motion



Falling Objects and Projectile Motion



Newton's Laws: Explaining Motion



Circular Motion, the Planets, and Gravity



Energy and Oscillations



Momentum and Impulse



Rotational Motion of Solid Objects



Fluids and Heat



The Behavior of Fluids



Temperature and Heat



Heat Engines and the Second Law of Thermodynamics



Electricity and Magnetism



Electrostatic Phenomena



Electric Circuits



Magnets and Electromagnetism



Wave Motion and Optics



Making Waves



Light Waves and Color



Light and Image Formation



The Atom and Its Nucleus



The Structure of the Atom



The Nucleus and Nuclear Energy



Relativity and Beyond



Relativity



Beyond Everyday Phenomena



Using Simple Algebra



Decimal Fractions, Percentages, and Scientific Notation



Vectors and Vector Addition



Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises and Challenge Problems


Photo Credits


Glossary


Index