College Physics

by Wilson, Jerry D.; Buffa, Anthony J.

• ISBN13: 9780130824448
• ISBN10: 0130824445
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-07-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

For the college-level algebra-based physics course. This student-friendly text presents the fundamental principles of physics in a clear and concise manner. Emphasizing conceptual understanding as that basis for mastering a variety of problem-solving tools, the text provides a wide range of relevant applications and illustrative examples. The focus is on the broad view of physicson the crucial role it plays in the everyday world.

Table of Contents

Preface	xvii
Part One: Mechanics	1	(332)
1 Units and Problem Solving	1	(31)
2 Kinematics: Description of Motion	32	(32)
3 Motion in Two Dimensions	64	(35)
4 Force and Motion	99	(38)
5 Work and Energy	137	(35)
6 Momentum and Collisions	172	(38)
7 Circular Motion and Gravitation	210	(41)
8 Rotational Motion and Equilibrium	251	(43)
9 Solids and Fluids	294	(39)
Part Two: Thermodynamics	333	(85)
10 Temperature	333	(27)
11 Heat	360	(28)
12 Thermodynamics	388	(30)
Part Three: Oscillations and Wave Motion	418	(64)
13 Vibrations and Waves	418	(34)
14 Sound	452	(30)
Part Four: Electricity and Magnetism	482	(205)
15 Electric Charge, Forces, and Fields	482	(29)
16 Electric Potential, Energy, and Capacitance	511	(31)
17 Electric Current and Resistance	542	(24)
18 Basic Electric Circuits	566	(33)
19 Magnetism	599	(33)
20 Electromagnetic Induction	632	(32)
21 AC Circuits	664	(23)
Part Five: Optics	687	(115)
22 Geometrical Optics: Reflection and Refraction of Light	687	(23)
23 Mirrors and Lenses	710	(31)
24 Physical Optics: The Wave Nature of Light	741	(32)
25 Optical Instruments	773	(29)
Part Six: Modern Physics	802
26 Relativity	802	(37)
27 Quantum Physics	839	(26)
28 Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics	865	(27)
29 The Nucleus	892	(35)
30 Nuclear Reactions and Elementary Particles	927
Appendices
I Mathematical Relationships	A-1	(1)
II Kinetic Theory of Gases	A-2	(1)
III Planetary Data	A-3	(1)
IV Alphabetical Listing of the Chemical Elements	A-3	(1)
V Properties of Selected Isotopes	A-4	(3)
Answers to Follow-up Exercises	A-7	(8)
Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises	A-15
Photo Credits	P-1
Index	I-1
Interactive Journey through Physics Correlation Key	IJtP-1