College Physics
Published on 1. March 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
1104 pages
978-0-495-55498-1 (ISBN)
Description
While physics can seem challenging, its true quality is the sheer simplicity of fundamental physical theories--theories and concepts that can enrich your view of the world around you. COLLEGE PHYSICS, 8e International Edition, provides a clear strategy for connecting those theories to a consistent problem-solving approach, carefully reinforcing this methodology throughout the text and connecting it to real-world examples. For students planning to take the MCAT exam, the text includes exclusive test prep and review tools to help you prepare.
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Edition
8th international ed
Language
English
Place of publication
CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 211 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
2134 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-495-55498-1 (9780495554981)
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Content
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS: Part 1: MECHANICS. 1. Introduction. 2. Motion in One Dimension. 3. Vectors and Two-Dimensional Motion. 4. The Laws of Motion. 5. Energy. 6. Momentum and Collisions. 7. Rotational Motion and the Law of Gravity. 8. Rotational Equilibrium and Rotational Dynamics. 9. Solids and Fluids. Part 2: THERMODYNAMICS. 10. Thermal Physics. 11. Energy in Thermal Processes. 12. The Laws of Thermodynamics. Part 3: VIBRATIONS AND WAVES. 13. Vibrations and Waves. 14. Sound. Part 4: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM. 15. Electric Forces and Electric Fields. 16. Electrical Energy and Capacitance. 17. Current and Resistance. 18. Direct Current Circuits. 19. Magnetism. 20. Induced Voltages and Inductance. 21. Alternating Current Circuits and Electromagnetic Waves. 22. Reflection and Refraction of Light. 23. Mirrors and Lenses. 24. Wave Optics. 25. Optical Instruments. 26. Relativity. 27. Quantum Physics. 28. Atomic Physics. 29. Nuclear Physics. 30. Nuclear Energy and Elementary Particles.