Applied Physics (10th Edition)
Author Information
Dale Ewen, Neill Schurter, Erik GundersenProduct Details
ISBN: 9780136116332Publish Date: 01/06/2011
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Number of pages: 768
Description
APPLIED PHYSICS, 10/e is ahighly successful textbook presenting clear, to-the-point topical coverage of basic physics applied to industrial and technical fields. A wealth of real-world applications motivatereaders by teaching physics concepts in context.
KEY FEATURES:
- Detailed, well-illustrated examples supportreader understanding of skills and concepts.
- Extensive problem sets assistreader learning by providing ample opportunity for practice.
- Physics Connections relate the text material to everyday life experiences.
- Applied Concepts problems foster critical thinking.
- Try This Activity involve demonstrations or mini-activities that can be performed byreaders to experience a physics concept.
- Biographical sketches of important scientists connect ideas with real people.
Unique Problem-Solving Method
This textbook teachesreaders to use a proven, effective problem-solving methodology.
- The consistent use of this special problem-solving method trainsreaders to make a sketch, identify the data elements, select the appropriate equation, solve for the unknown quantity, and substitute the data in the working equation. An icon that outlines the method is placed in the margin of most problem sets as a reminder to readers.