PHYSICS

The seventh edition of Physics is written for a one-year, transferable course in introductory physics. The emphasis on applications and the broad range of topics makes it suitable for students majoring in science and technology as well as for those majoring in biology, the health professions, and the environmental sciences. It may also be used for introductory courses in a variety of trade and industrial institutions, where the need is for an applied course that will not limit the future educational choices of such students. The mathematics, which has been reviewed extensively, assumes some familiarity with algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, but not calculus. Physics began in earlier editions as an extensive project to address the need for a textbook that presents the fundamental concepts of physics in ways that can be understood and applied by students with a variety of backgrounds and preparation. The goal was to develop a textbook that is readable and easy to follow, but also one that provides a strong and rigorous preparation. The generous input from many dedicated users of the first six editions has helped to perpetuate that goal, and the work has received national recognition in the form of the prestigious McGuffey Award presented by the Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA) for excellence and longevity.