Tutorials In Introductory Physics - McDermott

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Tutorials In Introductory Physics and Homework Package Lillian C. McDermott, Physics Education Group, University of Washington Peter S. Shaffer, University of Washington Physics Education Group , all of the University of Washington Publisher: Prentice Hall Copyright: 2002 Format: Paper Package; 445 pp ISBN-10: 0130970697 ISBN-13: 9780130970695 Our Price: $32.40 Status: Instock Published: 08/20/2001 Description For use as a supplemental text for conceptual recitation/tutorial sections of introductory undergraduate physics courses. This landmark book presents a series of physics tutorials designed by a leading physics education research group. Emphasizing the development of concepts and scientific reasoning skills, the tutorials focus on the specific conceptual and reasoning difficulties that students tend to encounter. The tutorials cover a range of topics in Mechanics, E & M, and Waves & Optics. Table Of Contents I. MECHANICS. Kinematics. Velocity. Representations of Motion. Acceleration in One Dimension. Motion in Two Dimensions. Relative Motion. Newton's Law. Forces. Newton's Second and Third Laws. Tension. Energy and Momentum. Work and the Work-Energy Theorem. Changes in Energy and Momentum. Conservation of Momentum in One Dimension. Conservation of Momentum in Two Dimensions. Rotation. Rotational Motion. Dynamics of Rigid Bodies. Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies. II. ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM. Electrostatics. Charge. Electric Field and Flux. Gauss' Law. Electric Potential Difference. Capacitance. Electric Circuits. A Model for Circuits Part 1: Current and Resistance. A Model for Circuits Part 2: Potential Difference. RC Circuits. Magnetism. Magnets and Magnetic Fields. Magnetic Interactions. Electromagnetism. Lenz' Law. Faraday's Law and Applications. III. WAVES. Waves. Superposition and Reflection of Pulses. Reflection and Transmission. Propagation and Refraction of Periodic Waves. Electromagnetic Waves. IV. OPTICS. Geometrical Optics. Light and Shadow. Plane Mirrors. Curved Mirrors and Multiple Reflections. Interpretation of Ray Diagrams. Convex Lenses. Magnification. Physical Optics. Two-Source Interference. Wave Properties of Light. Multiple-Slit Interference. A Model for Single-Slit Diffraction. Combined Interference and Diffraction. Thin-Filmed Interference. Polarization. V. SELECTED TOPICS. Hydrostatics. Pressure in a Liquid. Buoyancy. Thermodynamics. Ideal Gas Law. First Law of Thermodynamics. Modern Physics. Wave Properties of Matter. Photoelectric Effect. Features Specifically address important concepts that are difficult for most students—These have been identified through two decades of research and teaching experience. Tutorials have been extensively tested with students—They are continually modified based on the results of post-tests of student learning. Standard instruction supplement—Without requiring major changes to the course structure. The tutorial can be used with any of the major introductory physics texts. Collaborative learning—Intended to be used in a small-group environment of three to four students. Each topic includes a sequence of worksheets and assignments: Pretests—Short, free-response qualitative questions that test understanding of basic physics concepts. These are usually administered after material has been covered in lecture and prior to the tutorial. Tutorial worksheets—Consist of carefully designed questions that address the specific areas identified as difficult and guide students through the reasoning needed to develop a sound qualitative understanding of important concepts. Tutorial homework—Reinforces and extends what has been learned in the tutorial. Examinations—Sample exam questions are provided in the instructor's guide. Packaged components: the Tutorials & the Homework Manual—NOT bound together so that students don't have to carry both. However, they are only available for sale shrinkwrapped together. Instructor Supplements Instructor's Guide McDermott © 2002 | Prentice Hall | Paper;304 pages | Instock ISBN-10: 0130662445 | ISBN-13: 9780130662446