Physics

by Cutnell, John D.; Johnson, Kenneth W.

• ISBN13: 9780470879559
• ISBN10: 0470879556
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-01
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Summary

Cutnell and Johnsons 9th edition of Physics continues to offer material to help the development of conceptual understanding, and show the relevance of physics to readers lives and future careers.

Table of Contents

Introduction and Mathematical Concepts	p. 1
Kinematics in One Dimension	p. 16
Kinematics in Two Dimensions	p. 28
Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion	p. 38
Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion	p. 64
Work and Energy	p. 73
Impulse & Momentum	p. 86
Rotational Kinematics	p. 99
Rotational Dynamics	p. 110
Simple Harmonic Motion and Elasticity	p. 122
Fluids	p. 138
Temperature and Heat	p. 152
The Transfer of Heat	p. 167
The Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory	p. 175
Thermodynamics	p. 186
Waves and Sound	p. 203
The Principle of Linear Superposition and Interference Phenomena	p. 218
Electric Forces and Electric Fields	p. 228
Electric Potential Energy and the Electric Potential	p. 244
Electric Circuits	p. 254
Magnetic forces and Magnetic Fields	p. 277
Electromagnetic Induction	p. 288
Alternating Current Circuits	p. 303
Electromagnetic Waves	p. 316
The Reflection of Light: Mirrors	p. 325
The Refraction of Light: Lenses and Optical Instruments	p. 336
Interference and the Wave Nature of Light	p. 359
Special Relativity	p. 371
Particles and Waves	p. 383
The Nature of the Atom	p. 393
Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity	p. 405
Ionizing Radiation, Nuclear Energy and Elementary Particles	p. 414
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