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Conceptual Physical Science : Explorations

ISBN: 9780321051660 | 0321051661
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
Pub. Date: 1/1/2010

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SummaryTable of Contents
Conceptual Physical Science: Explorations presents a clear and engaging introduction to physics, chemistry, astonomy, and earth sciences. The authors use analogies and everyday examples to clarify key concepts and help readers better understand the world around them. The book's consistent, high-quality coverage combines active learning with critical thinking exercises, hands-on experiments, review questions, and quantitative problems. Hands-On Explorations, found throughout the book, promote active learning by allowing readers to apply concepts... MORE
About Science
2(13)
Part 1 Mechanics15(118)
Newton's First Law of Motion-The Law of Inertia
16(18)
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Newton's Second Law of Motion--Force and Acceleration
34(19)
Newton's Third Law of Motion--Action and Reaction
53(16)
Momentum
69(14)
Work and Energy
83(19)
Gravity
102(15)
Projectile and Satellite Motion
117(16)
Part 2 Heat133(36)
Thermal Energy
134(17)
Heat Transfer and Change of Phase
151(18)
Part 3 Electricity and Magnetism169(40)
Electricity
170(21)
Magnetism
191(18)
Part 4 Waves--Sound and Light209(80)
Waves and Sound
210(24)
Light and Color
234(19)
Reflection and Refraction
253(20)
Properties of Light
273(16)
Part 5 The Atom289(62)
Atoms and the Periodic Table
290(17)
Atomic Models
307(15)
Radioactivity
322(16)
Nuclear Fission and Fusion
338(13)
Part 6 Chemistry351(184)
Elements of Chemistry
352(20)
Mixtures
372(16)
Chemical Bonding
388(22)
Molecular Mixing
410(15)
Acids and Bases
425(19)
Oxidation and Reduction
444(21)
Organic Compounds
465(23)
The Chemistry of Drugs
488(25)
Plastics
513(22)
Part 7 Earth Science535(164)
Minerals and Their Formation
536(16)
Rocks
552(19)
The Architecture of the Earth
571(13)
Our Restless Planet
584(16)
Water on Our World
600(20)
Our Natural Landscape
620(18)
A Brief History of the Earth
638(21)
The Atmosphere, the Oceans, and Their Interactions
659(21)
Weather
680(19)
Part 8 Astronomy699(39)
The Solar System
700(21)
The Stars
721(17)
Appendix A Systems of Measurement738(4)
Appendix B Linear Motion742(5)
Appendix C Vectors747(5)
Appendix D Physics of Fluids752(9)
Appendix E Exponential Growth and Doubling Time761(5)
Appendix F Safety766

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