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Physics can be a challenging subject that is learned most effectively by experience. The critically acclaimed
Physics Active Learning Guide has been developed specifically to help students. A series of discovery-based activities focus on building student confidence with physics concepts and problem solving by helping connect new ideas with what students already know and to the world around them. Students will learn how to evaluate, draw, diagram, and graph physics concepts on their own and in collaborative groups. The analytical skills students develop by using this Guide will help them succeed in their physics class and throughout their career.
List of contents
PART I: Mechanics
1. Introduction to Motion and Forces
2. Kinematics
3. Newtonian Dynamics
4. Circular Motion
5. Impulse and Linear Momentum
6. Work and Energy
7. Static Equilibrium
8. Rotational Motion
PART II: Liquids and Gases
9. Gases
10. Fluids at Rest
11. Fluids in Motion
PART III: Microscopic Energy
12. First Law of Thermodynamics
13. Second Law of Thermodynamics
PART IV: Electricity and Magnetism
14. Electric Charge: Force and Energy
15. Electric Fields
16. DC Circuits
17. Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields
18. Electromagnetic Induction
PART V: Vibrations and Waves
19. Vibrations
20. Mechanical Waves
21. Reflection and Refraction
22. Geometrical Optics
23. Wave Optics
Appendix A: Additional Definitions
Appendix B: Supplementa to Chapter 4: Circular Motion
Summary
Key Benefit: Physics can be a challenging subject that is learned most effectively by experience. The critically acclaimed Physics Active Learning Guide has been developed specifically to help readers. A series of discovery-based activities focus on building student confidence with physics concepts and problem solving by helping connect new ideas with what readers already know and to the world around them. Readers will learn how to evaluate, draw, diagram, and graph physics concepts on their own and in collaborative groups. The analytical skills readers develop by using this Guide will help them succeed in their physics class and throughout their career.
Key Topics: Introduction to Motion and Forces, Kinematics, Newtonian Dynamics, Circular Motion, Impulse and Linear Momentum, Work and Energy, Static Equilibrium, Rotational Motion, Gases, Fluids at Rest, Fluids in Motion, First Law of Thermodynamics, Second Law of Thermodynamics, Electric Charge: Force and Energy, Electric Fields, DC Circuits, Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields, Electromagnetic Induction, Vibrations, Mechanical Waves, Reflection and Refraction, Geometrical Optics, Wave Optics
Market: Intended for those interetested in learning the basics of physics
