University physics : models and applications / William P. Crummett, Arthur B. Western
Publication details: Dubuque. : Wm.C. Brown Communications,Inc., c1994.Edition: 6th editionDescription: xxi, 1224 p. : ill. (some col) ; 28 cmISBN:- 0697111997
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Contents
Part 1 Mechanics
1. Physics and measurement
2. Vector algebra
3. Motion along a straight line
4. Motion in two dimensions
5. Forces - Newton's three laws of motion
6. Additional force models and circular motion
7. Work and kinetic energy
8. Conservation of energy
9. Impulse and linear momentum
10. Momentum, energy and the centre of mass
11. Rotation about a fixed axis
12. Static equilibrium and rolling objects
13. Vector descriptions of rotational motion
14. Oscillations
15. One-dimensional waves
16. Solids, liquids and gases
17. Sound.
Part 2. Thermodynamics
18. Temperature, heat and the equation of state
19. Thermodynamics I - processes and the first law
20. Thermodynamics II - the second law
21. Microscopic connections to thermodynamics.
Part 3. Electricity and Magnetism
22. Stationary charges and the electric field
23. Gauss's law
24. Electric potential
25. Capacitors and dielectrics
26. Electric current and resistance
27. Direct current circuits
28. The magnetic field
29. Sources of magnetic fields
30. Faraday's law and induction
31. Inductance
32. Magnetic properties of materials (optional)
33. Alternating-current circuits
34. Electromagnetic waves.
Part 4 Optics
35. Reflection, refraction and polarization of light
36. Geometric optics
37. Interference of light
38. Diffraction of light.
Part 5 Modern physics
39. Special theory of relativity
40. The birth of quantum physics.
Includes index.
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