Physics: Principles With Application - Hardcover

Douglas C. Giancoli

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131021532 ISBN 13: 9780131021532

Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div, 1995

Synopsis

This best-selling algebra-based physics book has been widely known for its carefully crafted exposition, strong biological applications, and high degree of accuracy and precision.

The Fifth Edition maintains these strengths and brings a conceptual emphasis and real-world flavor to the examples, problems, and art program. In addition, the new edition features an unparalleled suite of media and on-line resources to enhance the physics classroom.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Known for its clarity of exposition and student accessibility, this best-seller continues to provide the best applications and broadest coverage of any algebra-based text. The Fourth Edition features an extensive revision of the problem-solving and pedagogical apparatus (worked examples, art, problem material, problem-solving hints). As in the previous edition, Giancoli offers a neatly integrated set of software simulations and multimedia support.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: Known for its clarity of exposition, this best-seller continues to provide the best applications and broadest coverage of any algebra-based book. Giancoli offers an integrated set of software simulations and multimedia support. Key Topics: Continued emphasis on applying the principles of physics to real-world applications in biology, architecture, geology, and other fields. Includes new or revised coverage of valves, magnetic dipole moment, resistors and transistors, the third law of thermodynamics, refrigerators, air conditioners, heat pumps, electric current, radon, graphical methods of vector addition, friction, conservation of momentum, energy transmitted by waves, properties of water, specific heat, work energy, and potential energy. Market: For individuals in the fields of medicine, agriculture or architecture looking for an algebra-based introduction to physics.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0131021532
• ISBN 13: 9780131021532
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 1020