Essential College Physics Volume II - Couverture souple

Rex, Andrew; Wolfson, Richard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1516548353 ISBN 13 : 9781516548354

Editeur : Cognella, Inc, 2020

Synopsis

Essential College Physics Volume II effectively introduces students to critical concepts in physics in an approachable and innovative way. Throughout the text, students enjoy clear and concise explanations, relevant real-world examples, and problems that help them master physics fundamentals.

The text begins with six chapters on electricity and magnetism, culminating with a concluding chapter on electromagnetic waves and relativity. Following this are two chapters on optics - one on geometrical optics and another on wave optics. The final four chapters cover modern physics, including quanta, atoms, nuclei, and elementary particles. Each chapter features annotated figures and detailed problem-solving strategies to help students learn and retain the material with confidence.

The second edition includes a new four-color format, with color coding of pedagogical features to call greater attention to each. Additionally, new applications have been added to make select topics more current and engaging, both throughout the text and, when possible, within problem sets.

Essential College Physics Volume II is part of a two-volume set. It can be used independently or in tandem with Volume I. When combined, the two texts cover a full-year course in algebra-based physics, divided either into two semesters or three quarters.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Richard Wolfson holds a Ph.D. in physics from Dartmouth College. He is the Benjamin F. Wissler Professor Emeritus of Physics at Middlebury College. Dr. Wolfson's research focuses on the Sun, climate change, and solar energy. He is the author of Nuclear Choices: A Citizen's Guide to Nuclear Technology; Simply Einstein: Relativity Demystified; Energy, Environment, and Climate; and Essential University Physics.

Andrew Rex holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Virginia. He is a professor of physics at the University of Puget Sound. Dr. Rex's research focuses on the foundations of thermodynamics. He is the author of Modern Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Commonly Asked Questions in Physics, and the third edition of Finn's Thermal Physics.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cognella, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1516548353
• ISBN 13: 9781516548354
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 334
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible