Physics

by Fogiel, M.; Research and Education Association

• ISBN13: 9780878910878
• ISBN10: 0878910875
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

Subjects examined include vectors plane motion, conservation of energy, dynamics of systems and particles, sound waves, gravitation, temperature, heat and the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Advanced topics covered are electromagnetism, Gauss' Law, electric circuits, Faraday's Law, electromagnetic waves, and geometrical optics.

Table of Contents

Vectors and Scalars
Basic Definitions of Vectors and Scalars	1	(1)
Addition of Vectors (a- + b-)---Geometric Methods	2	(2)
Subtraction of Vectors	4	(3)
The Components of a Vector	7	(5)
The Unit Vector	12	(5)
Adding Vectors Analytically	17	(2)
Multiplication of Vectors	19	(8)
Vectors and Scalars	22	(5)
One-Dimensional Motion
Basic Definitions	27	(3)
Motion with Constant Acceleration	30	(3)
Freely Falling Bodies	33	(9)
One-dimensional Motion	36	(6)
Plane Motion
Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration in General Planar Motion	42	(4)
Motion in a Plane with Constant Acceleration	46	(3)
Projectile Motion	49	(4)
Uniform Circular Motion	53	(8)
Plane Motion	56	(5)
Dynamics of a Particle
Newton's Second Law	61	(1)
Newton's Third Law	62	(1)
Mass and Weight	63	(2)
Friction	65	(3)
The Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion---Centripetal Force	68	(8)
Dynamics of a Particle	71	(5)
Work and Energy
Work Done by a Constant Force	76	(2)
Block on an Inclined Plane	78	(2)
Work Done by a Varying Force	80	(5)
Power	85	(2)
Kinetic Energy	87	(1)
Work-Energy Theorem	87	(7)
Work and Energy	90	(4)
Conservation of Energy
Conservative Forces	94	(4)
Potential Energy	98	(1)
Conservation of Mechanical Energy	99	(4)
One-dimensional Conservative Systems	103	(2)
Nonconservative Forces	105	(3)
The Conservation of Energy	108	(1)
The Relationship Between Mass and Energy	109	(9)
Conservation of Energy	112	(6)
The Dynamics of Systems of Particles
Center of Mass of a System of Particles	118	(13)
Motion of the Center of Mass	131	(3)
Work---Energy Theorem for a System of Particles	134	(2)
Linear Momentum of a Particle	136	(3)
Linear Momentum of a System of Particles	139	(5)
Conservation of Linear Momentum	144	(1)
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions in One Dimension	145	(2)
Collisions in Two and Three Dimensions	147	(8)
The Dynamics of Systems of Particles	150	(5)
Rotational Kinematics
Rotational Motion---The Variables	155	(5)
Rotational Motion with Constant Angular Acceleration	160	(3)
Relation Between Linear and Angular Kinematics for a Particle in Circular Motion	163	(7)
Rotational Kinematics	166	(4)
Rotational Dynamics
Torque	170	(1)
Angular Momentum	171	(3)
Kinetic Energy of Rotation and Rotational Inertia	174	(4)
Some Rotational Inertias	178	(2)
Rotational Dynamics of a Rigid Body	180	(3)
Rolling Bodies	183	(2)
Conservation of Angular Momentum	185	(7)
Rotational Dynamics	187	(5)
Harmonic Motion
Oscillations---Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)	192	(5)
Energy Considerations of SHM	197	(3)
Pendulums	200	(4)
Simple Harmonic Motion and Uniform Circular Motion	204	(11)
Harmonic Motion	209	(6)
Sound Waves
Speed of Sound	215	(1)
Intensity of Sound	216	(1)
Allowed Frequencies of a String, Fixed at Both Ends, or an Organ Pipe, Open at Both Ends	217	(1)
The Beat Equation for Particle Displacement	218	(1)
The Beat Frequency	218	(1)
The Doppler Effect	219	(3)
Half Angle of a Shock Wave	222	(5)
Sound Waves	223	(4)
Gravitation
Newton's Law of Gravitation	227	(1)
The Motion of Planets and Satellites---Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion	228	(4)
Angular Momentum of Orbiting Planets	232	(2)
Gravitational Potential Energy, U	234	(2)
Potential Energy for a System of Particles	236	(2)
Kinetic Energy	238	(1)
Total Energy	239	(7)
Gravitation	242	(4)
Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
Rigid Bodies in Static Equilibrium	246	(1)
Free-body Diagrams	247	(9)
Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies	250	(6)
Fluid Statics
Pressure in a Static Fluid	256	(2)
Archimedes' Principle (Buoyancy)	258	(2)
Measurement of Pressures	260	(3)
Fluid Dynamics
Equation of Continuity	263	(2)
Bernoulli's Equation	265	(3)
Viscosity	268	(2)
Reynolds Number: NB	270	(3)
Temperature
The Kelvin, Celsius, and Fahrenheit Scales	273	(2)
Coefficients of Thermal Expansion	275	(6)
Fluid Statics---Temperature	277	(4)
Heat and the First Law of Thermodynamics
Quantity of Heat and Specific Heat	281	(1)
Heat Conduction	282	(2)
Thermal Resistance, R	284	(2)
Convection	286	(1)
Thermal Radiation	286	(2)
Heat and Work	288	(3)
The First Law of Thermodynamics	291	(6)
Applications of the First Law of Thermodynamics	297	(11)
Heat and the First Law of Thermodynamics	302	(6)
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Ideal Gas Equation	308	(2)
Pressure and Molecular Speed of an Ideal Gas	310	(1)
Kinetic Energy of an Ideal Gas	311	(2)
Internal Energy of an Ideal Monatomic Gas	313	(3)
Specific Heats of an Ideal Gas	316	(3)
Mean Free Path	319	(6)
Kinetic Theory of Gases	321	(4)
Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics
Efficiency of a Heat Engine	325	(2)
Entropy, S	327	(10)
Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics	332	(5)
Electromagnetism and Electric Fields
Coulomb's Law	337	(2)
Definition of an Electric Field	339	(1)
Lines of Force	340	(2)
Electric Field for a Point Charge	342	(2)
Torque and Potential Energy of a Dipole	344	(1)
Gauss' Law
Flux of the Electric Field	345	(3)
Gauss' Law	348	(1)
Applications of Gauss' Law	349	(8)
Various Gaussian Surfaces	357	(8)
Electromagnetism---Gauss' Law	360	(5)
Electric Potential (Voltage)
Electric Potential	365	(4)
Potential Difference in a Uniform Electric Field	369	(2)
Electric Potential Due to a Point Charge	371	(1)
Potential of a Group of Point Charges	371	(2)
Electric Potential Due to a Dipole	373	(3)
Electric Potential Energy	376	(1)
Calculation of E from V	377	(7)
Electric Potential (Voltage)	378	(6)
Capacitors
Parallel-plate Capacitors	384	(2)
Cylindrical Capacitors	386	(1)
Spherical Capacitors	387	(1)
Capacitors in Series	387	(1)
Capacitors in Parallel	387	(3)
Energy Stored in a Capacitor	390	(2)
Energy Density in an Electric Field	392	(1)
Parallel-plate Capacitor with Dielectric	393	(2)
Cylindrical Capacitor with Dielectric	395	(1)
Energy Stored in a Capacitor with a Dielectric	396	(1)
Energy Density in an Electric Field with a Dielectric	396	(1)
Gauss' Law with a Dielectric	396	(11)
Capacitors	403	(4)
Current and Resistance
Electric Current	407	(1)
Current Density and Current	407	(1)
Mean Drift Speed	408	(1)
Resistance	408	(2)
Resistivity	410	(1)
Temperature and Resistivity	411	(1)
Calculation of a Metal's Resistivity	412	(1)
Power	413	(1)
Joule's Law	414	(3)
Circuits
Electromotive Force, EMF(e)	417	(1)
Current in a Simple Circuit	417	(1)
The Loop Theorem	418	(3)
Circuit with Several Loops	421	(1)
RC Circuits (Resistors and Capacitors)	422	(8)
Current and Resistance---Circuits	426	(4)
The Magnetic Field
Force in a Magnetic Field	430	(1)
Force on a Current-carrying Wire	431	(2)
Torque on a Current Loop	433	(2)
Energy of a Dipole	435	(1)
Circulating Charged Orbitals in a Magnetic Field	435	(1)
E/M for an Electron (Thomson's Experiment)	436	(1)
Magnetic Fields and Currents
The Biot-Savart Law	437	(2)
Parallel Conductors	439	(3)
Ampere's Law	442	(1)
Magnetic Field of a Solenoid	443	(1)
Magnetic Field of a Toroid	444	(1)
Magnetic Field of a Current Loop	445	(8)
The Magnetic Field---Magnetic Fields and Currents	447	(6)
Faraday's Law and Inductance
Magnetic Flux	453	(1)
Faraday's Law of Induction	453	(2)
Faraday's Law with Electric Fields	455	(1)
Self-inductance	455	(1)
Inductance of a Solenoid	456	(1)
The RL Circuit	457	(1)
Current Change in an RL Circuit	457	(2)
Energy Stored by an Inductor	459	(1)
Energy Stored in a Magnetic Field	460	(1)
EMF Due to Mutual Induction	460	(1)
Mutual Inductance of Close-packed Coils (i.e., Solenoids, Toroids, etc.)	460	(8)
Faraday's Law and Inductance	463	(5)
Electromagnetic Oscillations
Energy Transfers in LC Oscillations	468	(1)
Frequency of LC Oscillations	469	(1)
Conservation of Energy for LC Oscillations	469	(1)
Conservation of Energy for Damped (RCL) Oscillations	469	(1)
Solution for the Energy Conservation Differential Equations of RCL Oscillations	470	(1)
Forced Oscillations	470	(5)
Alternating Currents
A Resistive Circuit	475	(1)
A Capacitive Circuit	476	(2)
An Inductive Circuit	478	(2)
Current Amplitude	480	(2)
Impedance	482	(1)
Phase Angle	483	(2)
Resonance	485	(1)
Power: Two Equations	485	(1)
The Transformer	486	(7)
Electromagnetic Oscillations---Alternating Currents	488	(5)
Electromagnetic Waves
Speed of Light	493	(1)
The Poynting Vector	493	(3)
Polarization of Light	496	(1)
The Doppler Effect for Light	497	(2)
Geometrical Optics
Reflection and Refraction	499	(2)
Snell's Law	501	(3)
Total Internal Reflection	504	(2)
Brewster's Law	506	(1)
Incident Angle Plane Mirrors	506	(1)
Spherical Mirrors	507	(3)
Spherical Refracting Surface	510	(1)
Thin Lenses	510	(1)
Thin Lens Diagrams	511	(7)
Electromagnetic Waves---Geometrical Optics	514	(4)
Interference
Young's Experiment	518	(1)
Interference Maxima and Minima	519	(2)
Adding Phasors	521	(1)
Thin-film Interference	521	(4)
Diffraction
Single-slit Diffraction	525	(3)
Circular Diffraction	528	(1)
Rayleigh's Criterion	528	(1)
Double-slit Diffraction	528	(2)
Multiple-slit Diffraction	530	(2)
Diffraction Gratings	532	(1)
X-ray Diffraction	533
Interference---Diffraction	534

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