Physics / John D. Cutnell & Kenneth W. Johnson.

Author/creator Cutnell, John D.
Other author Johnson, Kenneth W., 1938-
Format Book
Edition7th ed.
Publication InfoHoboken, NJ : Wiley, ©2007.
Descriptionxxiii, 1031, 32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction and mathematical concepts -- Kinematics in one dimension -- Kinematics in two dimensions -- Forces and Newton's laws of motion -- Dynamics of uniform circular motion -- Work and energy -- Impulse and momentum -- Rotational kinematics -- Rotational dynamics -- Simple harmonic motion and elasticity -- Fluids -- Temperature and heat -- The transfer of heat -- The ideal gas law and kinetic theory -- Thermodynamics -- Waves and sound -- The principle of linear superposition and interference phenomena -- Electric forces and electric fields -- Electric potential energy and the electric potential -- Electric circuits -- Magnetic forces and magnetic fields -- Electromagnetic induction -- Alternating current circuits -- Electromagnetic waves -- The reflection of light: mirrors -- The refraction of light: lenses and optical instruments -- Interference and the wave nature of light -- Special relativity -- Particles and waves -- The nature of the atom -- Nuclear physics and radioactivity -- Ionizing radiation, nuclear energy, and elementary particles.
General noteIncludes index.
Bibliography noteIncludes index.
Genre/formLehrbuch.
LCCN 2006004904
ISBN9780471663157 (hardcover)
ISBN0471663158 (hardcover)
ISBN0471663247 (paper/cd vol 2)
ISBN9780471663249
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