TY - BOOK AU - Cutnell,John D. AU - Johnson,Kenneth W. TI - Essentials of physics SN - 0471713988 (alk. paper) U1 - 530 22 PY - 2006/// CY - Hoboken, N.J. PB - Wiley KW - Physics KW - Problems, exercises, etc N1 - 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 UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005297638-d.html UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005297638-t.html ER -