College Physics

by Giambattista, Alan; Richardson, Betty McCarthy; Richardson, Robert C.

• ISBN13: 9780073222745
• ISBN10: 0073222747
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-12-12
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Summary

College Physics, Second Edition is the best solution for today's college physics market. With a unique, new, approach to physics that builds a conceptual framework as motivation for the physical principles, consistent problem solving coverage strategies, stunning art, extensive end-of-chapter material, and superior media support, Giambattista, Richardson, and Richardson delivers a product that addresses today's market needs with the best tools available.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Mechanics

1 Introduction

2 Force

3 Acceleration and Newton's Second Law of Motion

4 Motion with a Changing Velocity

5 Circular Motion

6 Conservation of Energy

7 Linear Momentum

8 Torque and Angular Momentum

9 Fluids

10 Elasticity and Oscillations

11 Waves

12 Sound

Part 2 Thermal Physics

13 Temperature and the Ideal Gas

14 Heat

15 Thermodynamics

Part 3 Electromagnetism

16 Electric Forces and Fields

17 Electric Potential

18 Electric Current and Circuits

19 Magnetic Forces and Fields

20 Electromagnetic Induction

21 Alternating Current

Part 4 Electromagnetic Waves and Optics

22 Electromagnetic Waves

23 Reflection and Refraction

24 Optical Instruments

25 Interference and Diffraction

Part 5 Quantum and Particle Physics and Relativity

26 Relativity

27 Early Quantum Physics and the Photon

28 Quantum Physics

29 Nuclear Physics

30 Particle Physics

Appendix A Mathematical Review

Appendix B Table of Selected Nuclides