Physics, 9th Edition

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

• ISBN13: 9780470879528
• ISBN10: 0470879521
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-01-03
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Cutnell and Johnson's 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

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 529

19 Electric Potential Energy and the Electric Potential 565

20 Electric Circuits 595

21 Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields 637

22 Electromagnetic Induction 674

23 Alternating Current Circuits 713

24 Electromagnetic Waves 739

25 The Reflection of Light: Mirrors 768

26 The Refraction of Light: Lenses and Optical Instruments 790

27 Interference and the Wave Nature of Light 836

28 Special Relativity 869

29 Particles and Waves 895

30 The Nature of the Atom 918

31 Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity 952

32 Ionizing Radiation, Nuclear Energy, and Elementary Particles 982