Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide
This fully updated edition retains the unique feature of its bestselling predecessor--the interactive, self-teaching technique that offers readers frequent questions and problems to respond to, increasing both learning speed and retention. Mathematical treatments of each subject discussed are set apart and labeled "optional" so readers can choose to do the math or not. Contains fresh examples and new applications such as the now-common use of fiber optics.
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Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide
This fully updated edition retains the unique feature of its bestselling predecessor--the interactive, self-teaching technique that offers readers frequent questions and problems to respond to, increasing both learning speed and retention. Mathematical treatments of each subject discussed are set apart and labeled "optional" so readers can choose to do the math or not. Contains fresh examples and new applications such as the now-common use of fiber optics.
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Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide

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This fully updated edition retains the unique feature of its bestselling predecessor--the interactive, self-teaching technique that offers readers frequent questions and problems to respond to, increasing both learning speed and retention. Mathematical treatments of each subject discussed are set apart and labeled "optional" so readers can choose to do the math or not. Contains fresh examples and new applications such as the now-common use of fiber optics.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781119629894
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 09/03/2020
Sold by: JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format: eBook
Pages: 352
File size: 15 MB
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About the Author

KARL F. KUHN, PHD, is Professor of Physics at Eastern Kentucky University.

FRANK NOSCHESE teaches College-Preparatory Physics and Advanced Placement Physics at John Jay High School in Cross River, New York. He is a National Board Certified Teacher, New York State Master Teacher, and a member of the American Association of Physics Teachers.

Table of Contents

Force and Motion.
Newton's Laws of Motion.
The Conservation of Momentum and Energy.
Gravity.
Atoms and Molecules.
Solids.
Liquids and Gases.
Temperature and Heat.
Change of State and Transfer of Heat.
Wave Motion.
Sound.
Diffraction, Interference, and Music.
Static Electricity.
Electrical Current.
Magnetism and Magnetic Effects of Currents.
Electrical Induction.
Electromagnetic Waves.
Light: Wave or Particle?
The Quantum Nature of Light.
Reflection, Refraction, and Dispersion.
Lenses and Instruments.
Light as a Wave.
Color.
Appendices.
Index.
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