Physics : Algebra/Trigonometry

by Hecht, Eugene

• ISBN13: 9780534261009
• ISBN10: 0534261000
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-06-01
• Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING

Summary

In this significant revision of his ground-breaking book, Hecht uses a compelling narrative presentation. Students will see the wonder of physics as Hecht uses real-life applications, an unparalleled art and photography program that motivates conceptual discussions, a presentation that anticipates students' questions, and an approach that emphasizes contemporary physics while interweaving historical perspectives. Building on the numerous strengths of the First Edition, this book is now thoroughly revised throughout with approximately 800 new problems, a new five-step problem-solving framework for all examples, new sketch-art accompanying many examples, more biological applications, new do-it-yourself experiments, and so much more.

Table of Contents

An Introduction to Physics	1	(21)
Kinematics: Speed & Velocity	21	(34)
Kinematics: Acceleration	55	(30)
Newton's Three Laws	85	(54)
Centripetal Force & Gravity	139	(36)
Energy	175	(36)
Momentum & Collisions	211	(28)
Rotational Motion	239	(50)
Solids, Liquids, & Gases	289	(50)
Elasticity & Oscillations	339	(40)
Waves & Sound	379	(56)
Thermal Properties of Matter	435	(34)
Heat & Thermal Energy	469	(34)
Thermodynamics	503	(36)
Electrostatics: Forces	539	(38)
Electrostatics: Energy	577	(38)
Direct Current	615	(28)
Circuits	643	(34)
Magnetism	677	(44)
Electromagnetic Induction	721	(34)
AC & Electronics	755	(40)
Radiant Energy: Light	795	(30)
The Propagation of Light: Scattering	825	(32)
Geometrical Optics & Instruments	857	(50)
Physical Optics	907	(44)
Special Relativity	951	(38)
The Origins of Modern Physics	989	(28)
The Evolution of Quantum Theory	1017	(34)
Quantum Mechanics	1051	(30)
Nuclear Physics	1081	(38)
High-Energy Physics	1119