Wouldn't it be great if there were a physics book that showed you how
things work instead of telling you how? Finally, with Head First
Physics, there is. This comprehensive book takes the stress out of
learning mechanics and practical physics by providing a fun and engaging
experience, especially for students who "just don't get it."
Head First Physics offers a format that's rich in visuals and full of
activities, including pictures, illustrations, puzzles, stories, and
quizzes -- a mixed-media style proven to stimulate learning and
retention. One look will convince you: This isn't mere theory, this is
physics brought to life through real-world scenarios, simple
experiments, and hypothetical projects. Head First Physics is perfect
for anyone who's intrigued by how things work in the natural world.
You'll quickly discover that physics isn't a dry subject. It's all about
the world we live in, encompassing everything from falling objects and
speeding cars, to conservation of energy and gravity and weightlessness,
and orbital behavior. This book:
- Helps you think like a physicist so you can understand why things
really work the way they do
- Gives you relevant examples so you can fully grasp the principles
before moving on to more complex concepts
- Designed to be used as a supplement study guide for the College
Board's Advanced Placement Physics B Exam
- Introduces principles for the purpose of solving real-world problems,
not memorization
- Teaches you how to measure, observe, calculate -- and yes -- how to do
the math
- Covers scientific notation, SI units, vectors, motion, momentum
conservation, Newton's Laws, energy conservation, weight and mass,
gravitation and orbits, circular motion and simple harmonic motion,
and much more
If "Myth Busters" and other TV programs make you curious about our
physical world -- or if you're a student forced to take a physics course
-- now you can pursue the subject without the dread of boredom or the
fear that it will be over your head. Head First Physics comes to
rescue with an innovative, engaging, and inspirational way to learn
physics!
