Physics, Volume One, Chapters 1-17, 9th Edition

by John D. Cutnell; Kenneth W. Johnson

• ISBN13: 9780470879535
• ISBN10: 047087953X
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Cutnell and Johnson has been the #1 text in the algebra-based physics market for almost 20 years. PHYSICS 9e continues that tradition by providing superior support students need to facilitate a deeper level of conceptual understanding, improve their reasoning skills and see the relevance of physics to their lives and future careers. Research studies have shown that there is a strong correlation between time on task and student learning gains. PHYSICS 9e with WileyPLUS offers instructors innovative new tools for engaging students. Through the use of a proven pedagogy that includes integrated reading activities, instructors are able to much more effectively monitor student reading and progress, resulting in a higher level of student engagement with the course content. Success in physics is also based on practice. Working high quality problem sets is one of the best ways for students to learn physics. However, to get the greatest benefit from working problems students need immediate feedback and expert coaching. PHYSICS 9e with WileyPLUS offers an extensive and tested set of assessment questions and sophisticated wrong answer feedback. Access to WileyPLUS not included with this textbook. This text features: Tools that help students develop a conceptual understanding of physics: Conceptual Examples, Concepts & Calculations, Focus on Concepts homework material, Check Your Understanding questions, Concept Simulations (an online feature), Concepts at a Glance (available on the instructor companion site). Features that help students improve their ability to reason in an organized and mathematically correct manner: Explicit reasoning steps in all examples, Reasoning Strategies for solving certain classes of problems, Analyzing Multiple-Concept Problems, homework problems with associated Guided Online (GO) Tutorials, Interactive LearningWare (an online feature), Interactive Solutions (an online features) Examples that show students the relevance of physics to their lives: a wide range of applications from everyday physics to modern technology to biomedical applications. There is extensive support for premed and biomedical students including biomedical applications in the text and end of chapter problems marked with a caduceus, practice MCAT exams, and a supplemental book of biomedical applications.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction and Mathematical Concepts 1

2 Kinematics in One Dimension 27

3 Kinematics in Two Dimensions 57

4 Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion 85

5 Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion 130

6 Work and Energy 155

7 Impulse and Momentum 189

8 Rotational Kinematics 216

9 Rotational Dynamics 240

10 Simple Harmonic Motion and Elasticity 276

11 Fluids 310

12 Temperature and Heat 348

13 The Transfer of Heat 384

14 The Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory 406

15 Thermodynamics 431

16 Waves and Sound 467

17 The Principle of Linear Superposition and Interference Phenomena 503

18 Electric Forces and Electric Fields

19 Electric Potential Energy and the Electric Potential

20 Electric Circuits

21 Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields

22 Electromagnetic Induction

23 Alternating Current Circuits

24 Electromagnetic Waves

25 The Reflection of Light: Mirrors

26 The Refraction of Light: Lenses and Optical Instruments

27 Interference and the Wave Nature of Light

28 Special Relativity

29 Particles and Waves

30 The Nature of the Atom

31 Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity

32 Ionizing Radiation, Nuclear Energy, and Elementary Particles