Physics: Principles with Applications

by Giancoli, Douglas C.

• ISBN13: 9780130606204
• ISBN10: 0130606200
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-08-09
• Publisher: Savvas Learning Company

Summary

For algebra-based introductory physics courses taken primarily by pre-med, agricultural, technology, and architectural students. This best-selling algebra-based physics text is known for its elegant writing, engaging biological applications, and exactness. Physics: Principles with Applications, 6e retains the careful exposition and precision of previous editions with many interesting new applications and carefully crafted new pedagogy. It was written to give students the basic concepts of physics in a manner that is accessible and clear. The goal is for students to view the world through eyes that know physics.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension

Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Vectors

Motion and Force: Dynamics

Circular Motion; Gravitation

Work and Energy

Linear Momentum

Rotational Motion

Bodies in Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture

Fluids

Vibrations and Waves

Sound

Temperature and Kinetic Theory

Heat

The Laws of Thermodynamics

Electric Charge and Electric Field

Electric Potential and Electric Energy; Capacitance

Electric Currents

DC Circuits

Magnetism

Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday's Law; AC Circuits

Electromagnetic Waves

Light: Geometric Optics

The Wave Nature of Light

Optical Instruments

Special Theory of Relativity

Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom

Quantum Mechanics of Atoms

Molecules and Solids

Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity

Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation

Elementary Particles

Astrophysics and Cosmology

Mathematical Review

Dimensional Analysis

Rotating Frames of Reference

Inertial Forces

Coriolis Effect

Gauss's Law

Galilean and Lorentz Transformations

Selected Isotopes

Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems

Index

Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.