This introductory laboratory manual for the calculus or non-calculus based college physics course provides a combination of "hands-on" and computer-based instruction. The text covers basic physical principles while introducing laboratory procedures, techniques, and equipment.Experiments include Measurement of the Earth's Magnetic Field.Advance Study Assignments precede each experiment to ensure that students read the experiments and are well-prepared when they come to class.Experimental procedures are described for different types of common laboratory apparatus.

Product Description: This reader-friendly book presents the fundamental principles of physics in a clear and concise manner. Emphasizing conceptual understanding as the basis for mastering a variety of problem-solving tools, it provides a wide range of relevant applications and illustrative examples...read more

Instructors and students will appreciate this truly conceptual approach that limits the discussion of mathematics to an appendix. Students will learn how physical principles apply to the world around them.

Product Description: Algebra-based physics text known for stream-lined coverage. New edition maintains this strength and emphasizes conceptual approach.

The basic concepts of physics, chemistry and astronomy, as well as an overview of meteorology and geology are presented for the college nonscience major. Highlight sections in each chapter connect concepts with their discoverers or with real-world examples, such as impulse and the automobile air

Product Description: A generous number of illustrations and photographs and technical applications are featured in this text suitable for a one or two-semester course in introductory physics, designed for use by technology or technically oriented students...read more