Essentials of College Physics, International Edition - Softcover

Serway, Raymond; Vuille, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495107913 ISBN 13: 9780495107910

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2006

Synopsis

ESSENTIALS OF COLLEGE PHYSICS provides a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and principles of physics without sacrificing any of the problem-solving support or conceptual understanding you will need. The powerful and interactive PhysicsNow™ is an online resource that uses a series of chapter-specific diagnostics to gauge your unique study needs, then provides a Personalized Learning Plan that maximizes your study time by focusing on the concepts you need to review most. PhysicsNow™ also allows you to access Personal Tutor with SMARTHINKING, a live web-based tutoring service. Personal Tutor with SMARTHINKING features two-way audio, an interactive whiteboard for displaying presentation materials, and instant messaging for easy communication with your personal tutor.

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Part 1: MECHANICS. 1. Introduction. 2. Motion in One Dimension. 3. Vectors and Two-Dimensional Motion. 4. The Laws of Motion. 5. Energy. 6. Momentum and Collisions. 7. Rotational Motion and the Law of Gravity. 8. Rotational Equilibrium and Rotational Dynamics. 9. Solids and Fluids. Part 2: THERMODYNAMICS. 10. Thermal Physics. 11. Energy in Thermal Processes. 12. The Laws of Thermodynamics. Part 3: VIBRATIONS AND WAVES. 13. Vibrations and Waves. 14. Sound. Part 4: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM. 15. Electric Forces and Electric Fields. 16. Electrical Energy and Capacitance. 17. Current and Resistance. 18. Direct Current Circuits. 19. Magnetism. 20. Induced Voltages and Inductance. 21. Alternating Current Circuits and Electromagnetic Waves. 22. Reflection and Refraction of Light. 23. Mirrors and Lenses. 24. Wave Optics. 25. Optical Instruments. 26. Relativity. 27. Quantum Physics. 28. Atomic Physics. 29. Nuclear Physics. 30. Nuclear Energy and Elementary Particles.

Synopsis:

"Essentials of College Physics" is a streamlined version of Serway's market-leading college physics text, using the same clear and logical presentation of the concepts and principles but providing a slimmer and more affordable alternative for instructors looking to focus on the core concepts.By integrating the guiding principles of physics education research and including unique just-in-time quantitative problem-solving features, the text strikes a balance between problem-solving support and conceptual understanding. "Math Focus" boxes and a unique "Math Appendix" provide your students with an opportunity to master their numerical problem-solving skills and then connect those skills to concrete physics applications. "Quick Quiz" and "Checkpoint" questions provide students with ample opportunity to test their conceptual understanding, while "Tips" boxes help students avoid common misconceptions. And all "Worked Examples" feature a two-column format, explaining each step of the solution both conceptually and quantitatively.The innovative technology program is perfectly tailored to support any course design.All end-of-chapter problems, worked examples, checkpoints and quick quizzes are available in WebAssign (enhanced with hints and feedback), allowing instructors to securely create and administer homework assignments in an interactive online environment.

For instructors utilizing classroom response technology, a complete suite of questions, pre-formatted in PowerPoint[registered], is available to support the JoinIn' on TurningPoint[registered] interactive lecture solution, or the "clicker" software of your choosing. The text's flexible, accessible, and focused presentation, coupled with an extraordinary technology program, gives students and instructors the tools they need to succeed.

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0495107913
• ISBN 13: 9780495107910
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 800