Physics

For algebra-based, first-year physics courses. Designed to make the study of physics not only more understandable, but enjoyable, for students, this text includes a combination of features that ensure students are not "lost" at any stage of the course. A friendly, caring tone; clear, well-organized chapters; information presented in manageable segments; and a unique step-by-step approach to examples-with an emphasis on logical thought processes-make the text both easy to teach and learn from. *Two-column examples-Step-by-step examples that present the logical thought processes. Provides students with a clear translation between the physical ideas and their mathematical expression. *ActiveExamples-Breaks problems down into a series of manageable steps, giving the correct result *Helps students bridge the gap between examples they read passively and homework problems they must work on their own. *Conceptual Checkpoints-Stresses conceptual understanding. *Problem-solving summary-Addresses common sources of misconceptions in problem solving and gives specific references to examples illustrating the correct procedures. *Qualitative questions, with answers.;Students can use these questions to increase conceptual understanding. *"Integrated" qualitative/quantitative homework problems. Shows students that qualitative and quantitative reasoning go hand-in-hand in physics.