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Cutnell, John D.

Essentials of physics / John D. Cutnell, Kenneth W. Johnson - New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, 2006 - xii, 694 p.

Inlcudes appendices, answers to odd numbered problems and index

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 --
Transfer of heat --
Ideal gas law and kinetic theory --
Thermodynamics --
Waves and sound --
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 --
Reflection of light, mirrors --
Refraction of light : lenses and optical instruments --
Interference and the wave nature of light --
Special relativity --
Particles and waves --
Nature of the atom --
Nuclear physics and radioactivity --
Ionizing radiation, nuclear energy, and elementary particles --
Appendices: Powers of ten and scientific notation; Significant figures; Algebra; Exponents and logarithms; Geometry and trigonometry --
Answers to odd-numbered problems.

ISBN: 9780471713982 (hbk)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Physics

Dewey Class. No.: 530 / C979