Physics for Scientists & Engineers (Chapters 1-37)

by Giancoli, Douglas C.

• ISBN13: 9780132275590
• ISBN10: 0132275597
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780134378060
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-12-10
• Publisher: Pearson
• More Book Details

Summary

This book is written for students. It aims to explain physics in a readable and interesting manner that is accessible and clear, and to teach students by anticipating their needs and difficulties without oversimplifying.

Author Biography

Douglas C. Giancoli obtained his BA in physics (summa cum laude) from UC Berkeley, his MS in physics at MIT, and his PhD in elementary particle physics back at the UC Berkeley. He spent 2 years as a post-doctoral fellow at UC Berkeley’s Virus lab developing skills in molecular biology and biophysics. His mentors include Nobel winners Emilio Segrè and Donald Glaser.

 

He has taught a wide range of undergraduate courses, traditional as well as innovative ones, and continues to update his textbooks meticulously, seeking ways to better provide an understanding of physics for students.

 

Doug’s favorite spare-time activity is the outdoors, especially climbing peaks. He says climbing peaks is like learning physics: it takes effort and the rewards are great.

 

Table of Contents

Volume 1

Applications List xii

Preface xiv

Available Supplements and Media xxii

Notes to Students (and Instructors) on the Format xxiv

Color Use: Vectors, Fields, and Symbols xxv

Introduction, Measurement, Estimating

The Nature of Science

Models, Theories, and Laws

Measurement and Uncertainty; Significant Figures

Units, Standards, and the SI System

Converting Units

Order of Magnitude: Rapid Estimating

Dimensions and Dimensional Analysis

Summary

Questions

Problems

General Problems

Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension

Reference Frames and Displacement

Average Velocity

Instantaneous Velocity

Acceleration

Motion at Constant Acceleration

Solving Problems

Freely Falling Objects

Variable Acceleration; Integral Calculus

Graphical Analysis and Numerical Integration

Summary

Questions

Problems

General Problems

Kinematics in Two or Three Dimensions; Vectors

Vectors and Scalars

Addition of Vectorsndash;Graphical Methods

Subtraction of Vectors, and Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar

Adding Vectors by Components

Unit Vectors

Vector Kinematics

Projectile Motion

Solving Problems Involving Projectile Motion

Relative Velocity

Summary

Questions

Problems

General Problems

Dynamics: Newtonrsquo;s Laws of Motion

Force

Newtonrsquo;s First Law of Motion

Mass

Newtonrsquo;s Second Law of Motion

Newtonrsquo;s Third Law of Motion

Weightndash;the Force of Gravity; and the Normal Force

Solving Problems with Newtonrsquo;s Laws: Free-Body Diagrams

Problem Solvingndash;A General Approach

Summary

Questions

Problems

General Prob<$$$>

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