Laboratory Manual To Accompany Physics Matters An Introduction To Conceptual Physics

Get hands-on experience with this Lab Manual! Designed toaccompany Trefil’s Physics Matters, this Lab Manualcontains 20 different labs covering major topics with commonequipment. Written by authors who have vast experience in communicatingscience to general audiences, Physics Matters conveys theprinciples of physics in a manner that is understandable to thenon-scientist. In a prose style that is clear, engaging, andcontemporary, it pays particular attention to the relevance ofphysics in comprehending our modern technological society and theissues created by those technologies.

Provides non-science students with an introduction to experimental methods of scientific investigation.

Ideal for use with any introductory physics text, Loyd's PHYSICS LABORATORY MANUAL, 4E, International Edition is suitable for either calculus- or algebra/trigonometry-based physics courses. Designed to help students demonstrate a physical principle and teach techniques of careful measurement, Loyd's PHYSICS LABORATORY MANUAL, 4E, International Edition also emphasizes conceptual understanding and includes a thorough discussion of physical theory to help students see the connection between the lab and the lecture. Many labs give students hands-on experience with statistical analysis, and now five computer-assisted data entry labs are included in the printed manual. The fourth edition maintains the minimum equipment requirements to allow for maximum flexibility and to make the most of preexisting lab equipment.For instructors interested in using some of Loyd's experiments, a customized lab manual is another option available through the Cengage Learning Custom Solutions program. Now, you can select specific experiments from Loyd's PHYSICS LABORATORY MANUAL, 4E, International Edition, include your own original lab experiments, and create one affordable bound book. Contact your Cengage Learning representative for more information on our Custom Solutions program.