An Introduction to Physical ScienceHoughton Mifflin, 2000 - 654페이지 Well-known and respected for its clear writing style and emphasis on fundamentals, "An Introduction to Physical Science is a survey of the physical sciences--physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, and geology--for non-science majors. This text gives instructors the flexibility to teach from approaches that range from highly descriptive to highly quantitative."Spotlight On feature uses figures, photos, or flowcharts to visually summarize a section or chapter."Applying Your Knowledge questions, at the end of each chapter, tap into the practical applications of material. |
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Who Put 5280 Feet in a Mile? | 12 |
Important Terms 19 Important Equations | 20 |
Galileo and the Leaning Tower of Pisa | 32 |
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acceleration acid altitude angle Answer asthenosphere atmosphere axis bonds called carbon cause Chapter charge chemical clouds compounds CONFIDENCE EXERCISE covalent bonds crust density distance Earth Earth's surface electric electric charge electrons elements equation ergy example FIGURE fission force formula fossils frequency galaxies gases gravitational half-life heat Highlight hydrogen igneous rocks ionic ions kinetic layer LEARNING GOALS light liquid lithosphere magnetic field measured metal metamorphic rocks mi/h minerals mirror molecules Moon motion move neutrons Newton's nonmetal nuclear nuclear fusion nucleus object observed occur ocean orbit oxygen particles period phase planet plate plate tectonics polar Pole polyatomic ion position potential energy pressure protons radiation radionuclide rays reaction refraction region relative RELEVANCE QUESTION rock rotation shown in Fig sidereal period sodium solar system solution speed star structure substance Table temperature tion units velocity volcanic voltage wavelength waves