Conceptual Physical Science
| By: | Paul Hewitt;John Suchocki;Leslie Hewitt |
| Publisher: | Pearson Education (US) |
| Print ISBN: | 9780134857091 |
| eText ISBN: | 9780134857091 |
| Edition: | 6 |
| Copyright: | 2021 |
| Format: | Online Resource |
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For 1- or 2-semester physical science survey courses for non-science majors.
Opening the doors of science
Conceptual Physical Science is an overview of essential topics in physics, chemistry, earth science, and astronomy with optional quantitative analyses. The authors focus on concepts before computations, weaving real-world examples and applications throughout to capture students' attention and give them context. Engaging art makes rigorous scientific concepts less intimidating and easier to grasp.
The 6th Edition is revised throughout, with updated Boxed Essays, FYI Sidenotes and Insights features. Exercises have been reorganized and end-of-chapter material is updated with over 150 new questions. New content includes fuel cell technology, trans fats, enthalpy, atmospheric moisture, and much more.