The Basics of Physics

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Bloomsbury Academic, 2006 - 365 pages
Students will be introduced to the science of physics, and its applications to everyday life, in this volume. Tracing its development from antiquity to the present, the author examines all aspects of physics including motion, work, energy, heat, matter, light, and electricity. Quantum & Nuclear physics are also included. The chapter with instructions for experiments in physics will assist students in projects for science fairs, and the chapter on physics as a career will help students to explore the various options for working in this field of science. A glossary, conversion table, and list of the Nobel Prize Winners in Physics will provide the additional tools necessary for students.

About the author (2006)

Rusty L. Myers is professor of environmental science at Alaska Pacific University where he has taught for the past 25 years. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry, environmental science, and statistics. Dr. Myers' research includes work on air quality, water quality, science education, and science and the humanities. He has received several national awards for teaching, including the 1994 Alaska Professor of the Year award from the Carnegie Foundation for Higher Education.

Bibliographic information

TitleThe Basics of Physics
Basics of the Hard Sciences
AuthorsRichard L. Myers, Rusty L. Myers
Editionillustrated
PublisherBloomsbury Academic, 2006
ISBN0313328579, 9780313328572
Length365 pages
  
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