Physics for Career Education (7th Edition) [Hardcover]

Dale Ewen (Author), Neill Schurter (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130406538 | ISBN-13: 978-0130406538 | Publication Date: June 2001 | Edition: 7

Introducing readers to basic physics in an accessible and meaningful manner that helps them realize the inherent importance of this useful science, Physics for Career Education, 7/e provides a solid foundation in physical concepts as applied to industrial-technical fields, with logically organized analyses of mechanics, matter and heat, wave motion and sound, electricity and magnetism, and light and modern physics. Enlightening and motivating readers with a healthy integration of real-world applications, it offers one of the most clearly written presentations available, presenting concepts in short, manageable sections with many graphics for visual support. It continues to feature extensive and superbly structured problems sets and examples, and now includes many new photos, greater clarity in discussions, and updated topical coverage. The volume covers all the physical physics concepts including measurement and the metric system, problem solving, vectors, motion, force, work and energy, rotational motion, machines, matter, fluids, temperature and heat transfer, properties of gases, wave motion and sound, basic electricity, magnetism, reflection and refraction. For those looking for a solid foundation in physics for technical and vocational fields.

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This highly successful introduction to basic physics provides a solid foundation in physical concepts as applied to industrial-technical fields. The authors maintain an accessible approach, targeting a level that is clear and concise to most students and presenting concepts in short, manageable sections with supporting graphics. The Fifth Edition offers updated and enhanced topical coverage with some additional problems to promote greater reader comprehension. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Introducing readers to basic physics in an accessible and meaningful manner that helps them realize the inherent importance of this useful science, Physics for Career Education, 7/e provides a solid foundation in physical concepts as applied to industrial-technical fields, with logically organized analyses of mechanics, matter and heat, wave motion and sound, electricity and magnetism, and light and modern physics. Enlightening and motivating readers with a healthy integration of real-world applications, it offers one of the most clearly written presentations available, presenting concepts in short, manageable sections with many graphics for visual support. It continues to feature extensive and superbly structured problems sets and examples, and now includes many new photos, greater clarity in discussions, and updated topical coverage. The volume covers all the physical physics concepts including measurement and the metric system, problem solving, vectors, motion, force, work and energy, rotational motion, machines, matter, fluids, temperature and heat transfer, properties of gases, wave motion and sound, basic electricity, magnetism, reflection and refraction. For those looking for a solid foundation in physics for technical and vocational fields.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 622 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 7 edition (June 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130406538
• ISBN-13: 978-0130406538
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,468,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent clear and simple introduction to physics, March 23, 2011

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This review is from: Physics for Career Education (7th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book does what its title says; it's an introduction to physics for people who probably won't major in physics, or a science for that matter. Clearly written and well illustrated. Covers the basic areas of physics in an introductory way, plus supporting areas such as trigonometry. Would be good to use as an easily accessible reference. I just gave my copy to my daughter who will be taking college math and physics and chemistry courses. I ordered another to replace the one here at home with me. If your child is having trouble with high school physics, or is off to college and wary of math and physics courses, this would be a great inexpensive companion.

1.0 out of 5 stars The Book That Never Made The Grade., November 9, 2009

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I purchased this book for my 2009 fall semester physics class. I never received the book. I've sent several inquiries to Amazon and Alibris and have yet to receive the book or a refund on my credit card. This can't be good!