Physics by Inquiry: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Volume 2 / Edition 1

by Lillian C. McDermott, Physics Education Group

Overview

A hands-on approach to learning physics fundamentals

Physics by Inquiry: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Volume 2 offers a practical lab-based approach to understanding the fundamentals of physics. Step-by-step protocols provide clear guidance to observable phenomena, and analysis of results facilitates critical thinking and information assimilation over rote memorization. Covering essential concepts relating to electrical circuits, electromagnets, light and optics, and kinematics, this book provides beginner students with an engaging introduction to the foundation of physical science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471144410
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	09/07/1995
Series:	Physics by Inquiry Series , #2
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Lillian C. McDermott is the author of Physics by Inquiry: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Volume 2, published by Wiley. Physics Education Group is the author of Physics by Inquiry: An Introduction to Physics and the Physical Sciences, Volume 2, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

ELECTRIC CIRCUITS.

Behavior of Simple Electric Circuits.

Measurements of Current and Resistance.

Measurement of Voltage.

Batteries and Bulbs in Everyday Life.

ELECTROMAGNETS.

LIGHT AND OPTICS.

Plane Mirrors and Images.

Lenses, Curved Mirrors, and Images.

KINEMATICS.

Motion with Constant Speed.

Motion with Changing Speed.

Graphical Representations of Motion.

Algebraic Representations of Motion.

ASTRONOMY BY SIGHT: THE EARTH AND THE SOLAR SYSTEM.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

Contains laboratory-based modules featuring narrative, experiments, exercises, and problems on electric circuits, electromagnets, optics, kinematics, and astronomy, offering an introduction to physics and the physical sciences through the study of simple physical systems and their interactions, and emphasizing the development of scientific reasoning. Volumes I and II will be followed by a third volume extending the approach to topics in the standard physics course. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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