Physics with MasteringPhysics

by James S. Walker

Walker’s goal is to help readers make the connection between a conceptual understanding of physics and the various skills necessary to solve quantitative problems. The pedagogy and approach are based on over 20 years of teaching and reflect the results of physics education research. Already one of the best-selling books in algebra-based physics,The Fourth Edition strengthens both the conceptual foundations and the tools for problem solving to make the book even better suited to today's readers. Introduction to Physicsm, One-Dimensional Kinematics, Vectors in Physics, Two-Dimensional Kinematics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Applications of Newton’s Laws, Work and Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy, Linear Momentum and Collisions, Rotational Kinematics and Energy, Rotational Dynamics and Static Equilibrium, Gravity, Oscillations About Equilibrium, Waves and Sound, Fluids, Temperature and Heat, Phases and Phase Changes, The Laws of Thermodynamics, Electric Charges, Forces, and Fields, Electric Potential and Electric Potential Energy, Electric Current and Direct-Current Circuits, Magnetism, Magnetic Flux and Faraday’s Law of Induction, Alternating-Current Circuits, Electromagnetic Waves, Geometrical Optics, Optical Instruments, Physical Optics: Interference and Diffraction, Relativity, Quantum Physics, Atomic Physics, Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Radiation . Intended for those interested in learning the basics of algebra-based physics

Genres: Science

1248 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Milan Cuthbert · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another textbook that I read basically cover to cover across my physics courses. I did well in both so I guess it did a good job? 90% of the subject matter is SO BORING though.

[Leah Markum · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had mixed feelings about whether I should keep this book after I finished my two semesters of introductory physics. For class this was a better teacher than the humans that stood in front of the lecture class, and perhaps on par with the passionate and leveled communicators that were the graduate students teaching the laboratory courses. This book explains the qualitative information well enough to tackle the quantitative problems. The problems also included easy-to-understand diagrams, whether it was the traditional throw-a-ball trajectory problem or figuring out the directions of electrical and magnetic forces.

[Amie M]

Taking a break from Chemistry and moving to something (hopefully) easier.

[Katrina Christiansen · Rating 3 out of 5]

First year teaching from this. Not bad. Some concepts are explained poorly and I despise the x-ray chromatography image of associated with Watson and crick but not Rosalind Franklin. Ugh!