Applied Physics, 12th edition

For courses in technical physics.

Practical physics for industrial and technical professions

Applied Physics provides practical physics coverage for learners needing an applied physics approach or considering a vocational-technical career. Real-world applications help students learn physics in context, keeping them motivated. By using a consistent problem-solving method throughout, the authors provide the repetition needed to drive home concepts and promote retention.

The 12th Edition expands upon features that add relevance for students, such as physics-related careers and cutting-edge research and products. New learning objectives for chapter subsections help students better grasp the purpose of each section.

Hallmark features of this title

Topical and methodical organization

• The text is divided into five major areas: mechanics, matter and heat, wave motion and sound, electricity and magnetism, and light and modern physics.
• A unique problem-solving format is used throughout. Students take the following steps to solve problems: make a sketch, identify the data elements, select the appropriate equation, solve for the unknown quantity and substitute data into the working equation.

Content applications

• Problem sets at the end of sections provide ample practice. Icons in the margins outline the problem-solving method, as a reminder.
• Application-based questions at the end of chapters draw on real-life physics applications.
• Try This Activity lets students experiment with the physics concepts they're learning.

New and updated features of this title

Real-world connections

• EXPANDED: Physics Connections relate content to familiar real-world situations and events. Several of these features have been updated, while seven additional topics have been added to this edition.
• EXPANDED: Physics on the Job, new as of the last edition, now incorporates 12 additional physics-related careers. This feature deepens the connection between job options and chapter content.
• EXPANDED: New Technologies provides up-to-date examples of how physics concepts are applied in cutting-edge research and products. Three additional sections have been incorporated into this edition.

Pedagogical enhancements

• REVISED: Learning objectives listed on chapter opener pages have been revised to reflect additional objectives per subsection. Doing so helps students grasp the purpose of each subsection.
• REVISED: All photos, art and text have been reviewed to ensure the text represents a diverse population. Dozens of photos have been replaced, artwork refined and problem sets adjusted.