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ISBN-10: 0321879724
ISBN-13: 9780321879721
Edition: 3rd 2015
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&Intended for algebra-based introductory physics courses.Built from the ground up for optimal learning; refined to help readers focus on the big picture.Building on the research-proven instructional techniques introduced in Knight's Physics for Scientists and Engineers, College Physics: A Strategic Approach sets a new standard for algebra-based introductory physics-gaining widespread critical acclaim from professors and readers alike. The book, supplements, and MasteringPhysics work together to help readers see and understand the big picture, gain crucial problem-solving skills and confidence, and better prepare for lecture and their future.For the Third Edition, Randy Knight, Brian Jones,… and Stuart Field have incorporated reader feedback and research to strengthen their focus on reader learning, and to apply the best results from educational research and extensive user feedback and metadata.This program presents an unparalleled teaching and learning experience, uniquely effective and integrated.Personalize learning with MasteringPhysics: MasteringPhysics provides readers with engaging experiences that coach them through physics with specific wrong-answer feedback, hints, and a wide variety of educationally effective content.Prepare for lecture: Prepare readers for lecture with innovative and engaging media tools, tailored carefully to reinforce the textbook.Understand the big picture: Enable readers to understand the connections between topics, the real-world context, and the overarching themes, skills, and principles of physics using refined and expanded learning tools.Develop problem-solving skills: Equip readers with problem-solving tactics and strategies through expanded guidance and practice in the book and online in MasteringPhysics.Foster skills for the MCAT: Gear readers up for the new MCAT with enhanced life-science and biomedical applications in the book and problems, and increased emphasis on reasoning with real-world situations and data.Key Topics:Representing Motion, Motion in One Dimension, Vectors and Motion in Two Dimensions, Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion, Applying Newton's Laws, Circular Motion, Orbits, and Gravity, Rotational Motion, Equilibrium and Elasticity, Momentum, Energy and Work, Using Energy, Thermal Properties of Matter, Fluids, Oscillations, Traveling Waves and Sound, Superposition and Standing Waves, Wave Optics, Ray Optics, Optical Instruments, Electric Fields and Forces, Electrical Potential, Current and Resistance, Circuits, Magnetic Fields and Forces, Electromagnetic Induction and Electromagnetic Waves,AC Electricity, Relativity, Quantum Physics, Atoms and Molecules, Nuclear PhysicsMarket: Intended for those interested in gaining a basic knowledge of college physics.