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Appropriate for courses in Technical Physics in Career and Technical programs, Community Colleges, and High Schools.
Prepare students for success in industrial and technical careers with a wealth of real-world physics applications and a unique problem-solving format.
Applied Physics, 11th Edition presents clear, to-the-point, topical coverage of basic physics applied to industrial and technical fields. Throughout the text, emphasis is placed on teaching students to use a consistent problem-solving methodology. A wealth of real-world applications are presented, motivating students by teaching physics concepts in context. Updated with new colour photos, clarifications, and enhancements, the 11th Edition also features sections on physics-related careers and new technologies to engage readers in the material.
List of contents
An Introduction to Physics
1. The Physics Tool Kit
2. Problem Solving
3. Vectors
4. Motion
5. Force
6. Momentum
7. Concurrent and Parallel Forces
8. Work and Energy
9. Rotational Motion
10. Simple Machines
11. Universal Gravitation and Satellite Motion
12. Matter
13. Fluids
14. Temperature and Heat Transfer
15. Properties of Gases
16. Wave Motion and Sound
17. Basic Electricity
18. Magnetism
19. Alternating Current Electricity
20. Light
21. Reflection and Refraction
22. Color
23. Survey of Modern Physics
24. Special and General Relativity
Appendix A Mathematics Review
Appendix B Problem-Solving Strategy: Dimensional and Unit Analysis
Appendix C Tables
Appendix D Scientific Calculator
Appendix E Glossary
Appendix F Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems and to All Chapter Review Questions and Problems
Index
Summary
Appropriate for courses in Technical Physics in Career and Technical programs, Community Colleges, and High Schools.
Prepare students for success in industrial and technical careers with a wealth of real-world physics applications and a unique problem-solving format.
Applied Physics, 11/e presents clear, to-the-point, topical coverage of basic physics applied to industrial and technical fields. Throughout the text, emphasis is placed on teaching students to use a consistent problem-solving methodology. A wealth of real-world applications are presented, motivating students by teaching physics concepts in context. Updated with new color photos, clarifications, and enhancements, the Eleventh Editionalso features sections on physics-related careers and new technologies to engage readers in the material.
