Forces and Motion (Physics in Action) - Hardcover

Bug, Amy L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0791089312 ISBN 13: 9780791089316

Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers, 2006

Synopsis

The term motion means a change in the position of a body with respect to time, as measured by a particular observer in a particular frame of reference. Forces and Motion explores these scientific topics and looks at how physics, through simple and general concepts, affects the way people live and how the world around them works.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This practical set is an ideal reference for high school students and higher studying or researching physics, teachers, as well as public libraries.

Coverage includes energy, the central concept of physics, forces and motion, the nature of matter, planets, stars and galaxies, processes that shape the earth, and our newest additions to the collection, electricity and magnetism, sound and light, and heat and thermodynamics, to provide complete coverage of the core concepts introduced in the physics discipline.

Physics in Action explores the fascinating science of matter and energy and their interactions. This series is a tour of the world of physics, from the smallest particles that make up matter to the immense forces that move the continents. Full-color throughout, these engaging volumes drive home the fundamental science of physics by providing accessible real-life examples that offer students an empowering research tool to complement their curriculum.

Coverage includes energy, the central concept of physics, forces and motion, the nature of matter, planets, stars and galaxies, processes that shape the earth, and our newest additions to the collection, electricity and magnetism, sound and light, and heat and thermodynamics, to provide complete coverage of the core concepts introduced in the physics discipline.

From the Inside Flap

Physics in Action explores the science of matter and energy and their interactions. It explains the quantification and measurement of physical things in order to describe relationships or laws between them. The set drives home the fundamental science by providing practical, real-life examples that will be of interest to any science student.

This practical set is an ideal reference for high school students and higher studying or researching physics, teachers, as well as public libraries.

·Each book takes a close look at a fundamental aspect of physics, and provides real-life examples so that students can better relate to, and understand, the topic at hand.
· Titles are written by respected scientists with professional expertise in the book topic.
· The set meets national science standards.

Edition details

• Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791089312
• ISBN 13: 9780791089316
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 134