Essentials of physics /
Cutnell, John D.
Essentials of physics / John D. Cutnell , Kenneth W. Johnson. - xii, 694, 22 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Includes index.
Introduction and mathematical concepts --
Kinematics in one dimension --
Kinematics in two dimensions --
Forces and Newton's laws of motion --
Dynamics of uniform circular motion --
Work and energy --
Impulse and momentum --
Rotational kinematics --
Rotational dynamics --
Simple harmonic motion and elasticity --
Fluids --
Temperature and heat --
Transfer of heat --
Ideal gas law and kinetic theory --
Thermodynamics --
Waves and sound --
Principle of linear superposition and interference phenomena --
Electric forces and electric fields --
Electric potential energy and the electric potential --
Electric circuits --
Magnetic forces and magnetic fields --
Electromagnetic induction --
Alternating current circuits --
Electromagnetic waves --
Reflection of light, mirrors --
Refraction of light : lenses and optical instruments --
Interference and the wave nature of light --
Special relativity --
Particles and waves --
Nature of the atom --
Nuclear physics and radioactivity --
Ionizing radiation, nuclear energy, and elementary particles --
Appendices: Powers of ten and scientific notation; Significant figures; Algebra; Exponents and logarithms; Geometry and trigonometry --
Answers to odd-numbered problems.
0471713988 (alk. paper)
2005297638
Physics.
Physics--Problems, exercises, etc.
530 / C.J.E.
Essentials of physics / John D. Cutnell , Kenneth W. Johnson. - xii, 694, 22 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Includes index.
Introduction and mathematical concepts --
Kinematics in one dimension --
Kinematics in two dimensions --
Forces and Newton's laws of motion --
Dynamics of uniform circular motion --
Work and energy --
Impulse and momentum --
Rotational kinematics --
Rotational dynamics --
Simple harmonic motion and elasticity --
Fluids --
Temperature and heat --
Transfer of heat --
Ideal gas law and kinetic theory --
Thermodynamics --
Waves and sound --
Principle of linear superposition and interference phenomena --
Electric forces and electric fields --
Electric potential energy and the electric potential --
Electric circuits --
Magnetic forces and magnetic fields --
Electromagnetic induction --
Alternating current circuits --
Electromagnetic waves --
Reflection of light, mirrors --
Refraction of light : lenses and optical instruments --
Interference and the wave nature of light --
Special relativity --
Particles and waves --
Nature of the atom --
Nuclear physics and radioactivity --
Ionizing radiation, nuclear energy, and elementary particles --
Appendices: Powers of ten and scientific notation; Significant figures; Algebra; Exponents and logarithms; Geometry and trigonometry --
Answers to odd-numbered problems.
0471713988 (alk. paper)
2005297638
Physics.
Physics--Problems, exercises, etc.
530 / C.J.E.