solid foundation in physical concepts as applied to industrial-technical fields, with logically organized analyses of mechanics, matter and heat, wave motion and sound, electricity and magnetism, and light and modern physics. Presents concepts in short, manageable sections with many graphics for visual support, and provides large problem sets at the end of each section, allowing readers to develop and check their mastery of one concept before moving on to another. Offers a unique, effective, and consistent problem-solving method that provides an orderly approach to practical physics, and introduces measurement, significant digits, conversion factors, and the fundamentals of the metric system early on, emphasizing these topics throughout. Contains an abundance of diverse, high-quality drawings, diagrams, photographs, and illustrative examples, and structures material around a sound framework that includes the highlighting of important laws, principles, and formulas; numerous examples; approximately 3,200 problems and questions; and basic instruction on using a scientific calculator. Improves overall clarity and accuracy throughout, and increases visual appeal with many new photos and revised figures.

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