Publisher's Synopsis
DIGITAL UPDATE available for Fall 2020 classes
Mastering(TM) has been updated to provide new author-written content that helps students develop conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.
For courses in introductory calculus-based physics.
This ISBN is for the Modified Mastering access card (18 weeks). Pearson eText is included.
A research-driven approach to physics with a focus on qualitative reasoning
Physics for Scientists and Engineers incorporates Physics Education Research and cognitive science best practices that encourage conceptual development, problem-solving skill acquisition, and visualization. Knight stresses qualitative reasoning through physics principles before formalizing physics mathematically, developing student problem-solving skills with a systematic, scaffolded approach. The text presents a finely-tuned, practical introduction to physics with problems that relate physics to everyday life and includes models, modeling, and advanced topics.
Personalize learning with Modified Mastering Physics
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