This two-volume edition of an introductory non-calculus text includes both new material and enhanced examples as well as a commonsense approach to understanding physical concepts.
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; elasticity and simple harmonic motion; 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 electric potential; electric circuits; magnetic forces and magnetic fields; electromagnetic induction; alternating current circuits; electromagnetic waves; the reflection 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.
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ISBN
9780471197683
Publisert
1998-01-01
Utgave
4. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
John Wiley and Sons (WIE)
Vekt
1956 gr
Høyde
253 mm
Bredde
205 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
1128