Conceptual Physics Fundamentals, Pearson New International Edition, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (August 29, 2013) © 2014

  • Paul G. Hewitt City College of San Francisco
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For courses in liberal arts physics

This briefer text provides the depth, topic coverage, and features requested by instructors teaching courses that are shorter and that include more quantitative material. The text extends best-selling author Paul Hewitt's proven pedagogical approach, straight-forward learning features, approachable style and rigorous coverage. The book develops a solid conceptual understanding of physics, while building students' self-confidence applying their understanding quantitatively.

  1. About Science
  2. Atoms
  3. Newton's Laws of Motion
  4. Equilibrium and Linear Motion
  5. Momentum and Energy
  6. Fluid Mechanics
  7. Gravity, Projectiles, and Satellites
  8. Temperature, Heat, and Thermodynamics
  9. Heat Transfer and Change of Phase
  10. Static and Current Electricity
  11. Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction
  12. Waves and Sound
  13. Light Waves
  14. Properties of Light
  15. Quantum Theory
  16. The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity

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