Homework helpers. Physics
Curran, Greg, 1966-2013
eBook
Abstract: Homework Helpers: Physics is the latest book in the popular series that has been designed to help students master the material and tackle the tests.
Main title:
Homework helpers. Physics / Greg Curran.
Author:
Curran, Greg, 1966-, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
Rev. edition ; [Enhanced Credo edition].
Imprint:
Pompton Plains, New Jersey : Career Press, c2012.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2013.
Collation:
1 online resource (101 entries) : 93 images ; digital files.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 331 pages : illustrations
Contents:
Preface: Welcome to Homework Helpers: Physics! -- Introduction-Necessary Skills -- Use of Units -- Significant Digits -- Scientific Notation -- Sign Conventions -- Air Resistance -- Symbols and Formulas -- Algebra -- Trigonometry -- Chapter 1-Kinematics -- Lesson 1-1: Distance and Displacement -- Lesson 1-2: Speed and Velocity -- Lesson 1-3: Acceleration -- Lesson 1-4: Constant Acceleration -- Lesson 1-5: Free Fall -- Lesson 1-6: Graphing Motion -- Lesson 1-7: Projectile Motion -- Chapter 1 Examination -- Answer Key -- Chapter 2-Forces and the Laws of Motion -- Lesson 2-1: Forces -- Lesson 2-2: Newton's First Law of Motion -- Lesson 2-3: Newton's Second Law of Motion -- Lesson 2-4: Newton's Third Law of Motion -- Lesson 2-5: Motion Along a Horizontal Surface -- Lesson 2-6: Motion on an Inclined Surface -- Chapter 2 Examination -- Answer Key -- Chapter 3-Work, Energy, Power, and Momentum -- Lesson 3-1: Work -- Lesson 3-2: Energy -- Lesson 3-3: Conservation of Energy -- Lesson 3-4: Power -- Lesson 3-5: Linear Momentum -- Lesson 3-6: Impulse -- Chapter 3 Examination -- Answer Key -- Chapter 4-Rotational and Circular Motion -- Lesson 4-1: Rotational Motion -- Lesson 4-2: Torque -- Lesson 4-3: Circular Motion -- Lesson 4-4: Centripetal Force and Centripetal Acceleration -- Lesson 4-5: Newton's Law of Gravity -- Lesson 4-6: Kepler's Laws and the Motion of Satellites -- Chapter 4 Examination -- Answer Key -- Chapter 5-Electric Charges, Forces, and Fields -- Lesson 5-1: Electric Charges -- Lesson 5-2: Electric Forces -- Lesson 5-3: Methods for Charging Objects -- Lesson 5-4: Electric Fields -- Lesson 5-5: Electric Potential Energy -- Lesson 5-6: Potential Difference -- Lesson 5-7: Capacitance -- Chapter 5 Examination -- Answer Key -- Chapter 6-Electric Current and Circuits -- Lesson 6-1: Current -- Lesson 6-2: Resistance -- Lesson 6-3: Electric Power -- Lesson 6-4: Circuits and Schematic Diagrams -- Chapter 6 Examination -- Answer Key -- Chapter 7-Magnetism -- Lesson 7-1: Magnets and Magnetic Fields.Lesson 7-2: Magnetic Fields Around Current-Carrying Wires -- Lesson 7-3: Magnetic Field Strength -- Lesson 7-4: Electromagnetic Induction -- Chapter 7 Examination -- Answer Key -- Chapter 8-Waves and Light -- Lesson 8-1: Types of Waves -- Lesson 8-2: Properties and Characteristics of Waves -- Lesson 8-3: Sound Waves -- Lesson 8-4: Light -- Lesson 8-5: Reflection and Mirrors -- Lesson 8-6: Refraction and Lenses -- Chapter 8 Examination -- Answer Key -- Chapter 9-Heat and Thermodynamics -- Lesson 9-1: Heat and Temperature -- Lesson 9-2: Heat Transfer -- Lesson 9-3: Thermal Expansion -- Lesson 9-4: The Gas Laws -- Lesson 9-5: The Laws of Thermodynamics -- Chapter 9 Examination -- Answer Key -- Chapter 10-Nuclear Physics -- Lesson 10-1: Structure of the Atom -- Lesson 10-2: Plank's Photons -- Lesson 10-3: Binding Energy -- Lesson 10-4: Nuclear Reactions -- Chapter 10 Examination -- Answer Key -- Glossary -- About the Author.
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Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781784021658 (electronic version)9781601632098 (paperback : alk. paper)9781601635792 (ebook : alk. paper)
Dewey class:
530
LC class:
QC23.2
Language:
English
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BRN:
502273
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