Cutnell & Johnson Physics Vol. 1

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

• ISBN13: 9781118836880
• ISBN10: 111883688X
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-12-15
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Cutnell and Johnson has been the #1 text in the algebra-based physics market for almost 20 years. The 10th edition brings on new co-authors: David Young and Shane Stadler (both out of LSU). The Cutnell offering now includes enhanced features and functionality. The authors have been extensively involved in the creation and adaptation of valuable resources for the text. This edition includes chapters 1-17.

Author Biography

John D. Cutnell is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Kenneth W. Johnson is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction and Mathematical Concepts 1

2 Kinematics in One Dimension 26

3 Kinematics in Two Dimensions 54

4 Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion 79

5 Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion 121

6 Work and Energy 142

7 Impulse and Momentum 173

8 Rotational Kinematics 197

9 Rotational Dynamics 218

10 Simple Harmonic Motion and Elasticity 251

11 Fluids 281

12 Temperature and Heat 316

13 The Transfer of Heat 348

14 The Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory 367

15 Thermodynamics 388

16 Waves and Sound 422

17 The Principle of Linear Superposition and Interference Phenomena 456

18 Electric Forces and Electric Fields 481

19 Electric Potential Energy and the Electric Potential 514

20 Electric Circuits 541

21 Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields 580

22 Electromagnetic Induction 615

23 Alternating Current Circuits 651

24 Electromagnetic Waves 673

25 The Refl ection of Light: Mirrors 699

26 The Refraction of Light: Lenses and Optical Instruments 721

27 Interference and the Wave Nature of Light 766

28 Special Relativity 798

29 Particles and Waves 822

30 The Nature of the Atom 844

31 Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity 876

32 Ionizing Radiation, Nuclear Energy, and Elementary Particles 903

Appendixes A-1

Appendix A Powers of Ten and Scientifi c Notation A-1

Appendix B Signifi cant Figures A-1

Appendix C Algebra A-2

Appendix D Exponents and Logarithms A-3

Appendix E Geometry and Trigonometry A-4

Appendix F Selected Isotopes A-5

Answers to Check Your Understanding A-9

Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems A-16

Index I-1