Conceptual Physical Science

International Edition

Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt (Autoren)

Media-Kombination

920 Seiten

2008 | 4th edition
Pearson
9780321545930 (ISBN)

Infos

Conceptual Physical Science, Fourth Edition takes learning physical science to a new level by combining Hewitt's leading conceptual approach with a friendly writing style, stronger integration of the sciences, more quantitative coverage, and a wealth of media resources to help professors in class, and students out of class. This engaging text provides a conceptual overview of basic, essential topics in physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy with optional quantitative analyses.

 

The dynamic media program includes a wealth of Interactive Figures™, Videos,  and Interactive Tutorials developed specifically for students taking physical science. Instructors also have a wide array of electronic support materials on the Media Manager CD-ROM set, including JPEGs of all figures from the book, PowerPoint® Lecture Outlines and Clicker Questions, and more.

Inhalt

Prologue: About Science.

Part 1: Physics

1. Equilibrium and Linear Motion

2. Newton's Laws of Motion.

3. Momentum and Energy.

4. Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites

5. Projectile and Satellite Motion.

6. Temperature, Heat, and Thermodynamics

7. Heat Transfer and Change of Phase

8. Electrostatics and Electric Current

9. Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

10. Waves and Sound

11. Light

Part 2: Chemistry

12. Atoms and the Periodic Table

13. The Atomic Nucleus

14. Elements of Chemistry

15. How Atoms Bond and Molecules Attract

16. Mixtures

17. How Chemicals React

18. Two Types of Chemical Reactions

19. Organic Compounds

Part 3: Earth Science

20. Rocks and Minerals

21. Geologic Time–Reading the Rock Record 22. Plate Tectonics and Earth’s Interior

23. Shaping Earth’s Surface

24. The Oceans, Atmosphere, and Climatic Effects       

25. Driving Forces of Weather

Part 4: Astronomy

26. The Solar System

27. The Stars

28. Cosmology

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.2.2008
• Reihe/Serie: Pearson International Edition
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 274 x 217 mm
• Gewicht: 1720 g
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• ISBN-13: 9780321545930 / 9780321545930
• Zustand: Neuware