The physics of everyday phenomena : a conceptual introduction to physics.

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Title:

Author:

Griffith, W. Thomas, author.

ISBN:

9780073513904

9781259094859

Personal Author:

Griffith, W. Thomas, author.

Edition:

Eighth edition / W. Thomas Griffith, Pacific University, Juliet W. Brosing, Pacific University.

Physical Description:

xix, 477 pages, 41 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Contents:

Physics, the fundamental science -- 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 -- The behavior of fluids -- Temperature and heat -- Heat engines and the second law of thermodynamics -- Electrostatic phenomena -- Electric circuits -- Magnets and electromagnetism -- Making waves -- Light waves and color -- Light and image formation -- The structure of the atom -- The nucleus and nuclear energy -- Relativity -- Looking deeper into everyday phenomena.

Subject Term:

Physics -- Textbooks.

Added Author:

Brosing, Juliet Wain, 1953-

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Summary

The Physics of Everyday Phenomena introduces students to the basic concepts of physics, using examples of common occurrences in everyday life. Intended for use in a one-semester or two-semester course in conceptual physics, this book is written in a narrative style, frequently using questions designed to draw the reader into a dialogue about the ideas of physics. This inclusive style allows the book to be used by anyone interested in exploring the nature of physics and explanations of everyday physical phenomena. Beginning students will benefit from the large number of student aids and the reduced math content. Professors will appreciate the organization of the material and the wealth of pedagogical tools.

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