{"product_id":"physics-i-workbook-for-dummies-with-online-practice-isbn-9781119716471","title":"Physics I Workbook For Dummies with Online Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNail your next physics exam and prepare yourself for the next level of physics education \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysics isn’t the easiest part of high school, but it doesn’t have to be pull-your-hair-out hard. In \u003ci\u003ePhysics I Workbook For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, you get practical guidance to reinforce what you already know and master new physics concepts. You’ll gain confidence in critical subject areas like motion, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism while setting yourself up for success in college- and university-level physics courses. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book offers hands-on practice exercises in the book and on an online test bank that come with plain-English answers and step-by-step explanations so you can see what you did right and where you need practice. The perfect combination of instruction and application, \u003ci\u003ePhysics I Workbook For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e also provides: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstandable explanations of central physics concepts and the techniques you need to solve common problems \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractice questions with complete answer explanations to test your knowledge as you progress \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights of the ten most common pitfalls and traps that students encounter in physics assignments and exams and how to avoid them \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA collection of the ten most useful online physics resources, along with free, 1-year access to online chapter quizzes \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you’re planning to tackle the MCAT one day or just want to improve your performance on your next physics test, \u003ci\u003ePhysics I Workbook For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers you an opportunity to master a rewarding and challenging subject that unlocks countless educational and career opportunities. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started With Physics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Reviewing Physics Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring the Universe 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Scientific Notation to Work 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting between Units 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting through Multiple Units 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConverting Times 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting 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Vector 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Vector Components 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Vector’s Components 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a Vector’s Magnitude and Direction 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding Vectors Together 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Velocity as a Vector 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Problems about Vectors 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: May The Forces Be With You\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Applying Force\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNewton’s First Law of Motion 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNewton’s Second Law of Motion 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForce Is a Vector 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculating Net Force and Acceleration 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSorting Out Weight and Mass 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Balancing Act of Equilibrium 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