Physics : a conceptual world view / Larry D. Kirkpatrick, Gregory E. Francis.

By:

Kirkpatrick, Larry D, 1941- [author.]

Contributor(s):

Francis, Gregory E

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Belmont, CA : Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, [2010]Copyright date: c2010Edition: 7th edDescription: xxiv, 662 pages : col. illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780495560050
0495560057

Subject(s):

Physics -- Textbooks

DDC classification:

K.L.P 22 530

LOC classification:

QC23 .K46 2010

Contents:

Preface -- The discovery of invariants -- Universality of motion -- The search for atoms -- Waves-something else that moves -- The mystery of light -- An electrical and magnetic world -- The story of the quantum -- The subatomic world -- Appendices -- Glossary.

Summary: "Physics: a conceptual world view provides an engaging and effective introduction to physics through an ongoing storyline that describes the development of the current physics "world view." This story provides readers with a clear understanding of the laws of nature and the context to fully appreciate the importance of physics. The book's appealing style and minimal use of math also help to make complex material interesting and easy to grasp, even for readers intimidated by physics or math. In addition, the new Seventh Edition includes a thoroughly revised art program featuring elements such as balloon captions and numerous illustrations to help readers better visualize key concepts. In this remarkable book, the authors masterfully translate the logic, vocabulary, and values of physics into a compelling narrative that general readers can readily understand and enjoy." -- Publisher's description.

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Includes index.

Preface --
The discovery of invariants --
Universality of motion --
The search for atoms --
Waves-something else that moves --
The mystery of light --
An electrical and magnetic world --
The story of the quantum --
The subatomic world --
Appendices --
Glossary.

"Physics: a conceptual world view provides an engaging and effective introduction to physics through an ongoing storyline that describes the development of the current physics "world view." This story provides readers with a clear understanding of the laws of nature and the context to fully appreciate the importance of physics. The book's appealing style and minimal use of math also help to make complex material interesting and easy to grasp, even for readers intimidated by physics or math. In addition, the new Seventh Edition includes a thoroughly revised art program featuring elements such as balloon captions and numerous illustrations to help readers better visualize key concepts. In this remarkable book, the authors masterfully translate the logic, vocabulary, and values of physics into a compelling narrative that general readers can readily understand and enjoy." -- Publisher's description.

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