High School Physics Unlocked: Your Key to Understanding and Mastering Complex Physics Concepts

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Random House Children's Books, Nov 29, 2016 - Science - 416 pages
UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF PHYSICS with THE PRINCETON REVIEW.

High School Physics Unlocked focuses on giving you a wide range of key lessons to help increase your understanding of physics. With this book, you'll move from foundational concepts to complicated, real-world applications, building confidence as your skills improve. End-of-chapter drills will help test your comprehension of each facet of physics, from mechanics to magnetic fields. Don't feel locked out!

Everything You Need to Know About Physics.
• Complex concepts explained in straightforward ways
• Clear goals and self-assessments to help you pinpoint areas for further review
• Bonus chapter on modern physics

Practice Your Way to Excellence.
• 340+ hands-on practice questions in the book and online
• Complete answer explanations to boost understanding, plus extended, step-by-step solutions for all drill questions online
• Bonus online questions similar to those you'll find on the AP Physics 1, 2, and C Exams and the SAT Physics Subject Test

High School Physics Unlocked covers:
• One- and Multi-dimensional Motion
• Forces and Mechanics
• Energy and Momentum
• Gravity and Satellite Motion
• Thermodynamics
• Waves and Sound
• Electric Interactions and Electric Circuits
• Magnetic Interactions
• Light and Optics
... and more!
 

Contents

Physics
2
Problem solving
8
Motion in One Dimension
49
Motion in Multiple Dimensions
75
Forces and Mechanics
95
Energy
123
Momentum
151
Gravity and Satellite Motion
171
Thermodynamics
191
Waves and Sound
227
Electric Interactions
257
Electric Circuits
285
Magnetic Interactions
327
Light and Optics
355
Introduction to Modern Physics
383
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