Physics : principles with applications / Douglas C. Giancoli

By: Giancoli, Douglas C [author]Contributor(s): Giancoli, Douglas C [author]Material type: TextTextPublication details: Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice Hall International, c1995Edition: Fourth editionDescription: xx, 1020 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cmISBN: 9780131834682Subject(s): PHYSICS | PHYSICS | PHYSICS -- PROBLEMS, EXERCISES, ETCLOC classification: QC 23 .G53 1995
Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension -- 3. Kinematics in Two or Three Dimensions; Vectors -- 4. Motion and Force: Dynamics -- 5. Circular Motion; Gravitation -- 6. Work and Energy -- 7. Linear Momentum -- 8. Rotational Motion -- 9. Bodies in Equilibrium: Elasticity and Fracture -- 10. Fluids -- 11. Vibrations and Waves -- 12. Sound -- 13. Temperature and Kinetic Theory -- 14. Heat -- 15. Laws of Thermodynamics -- 16. Electric Charge and Electric Field -- 17. Electric Potential and Electric Energy; Capacitance -- 18. Electric Currents -- 19. DC Circuits and Instruments -- 20. Magnetism -- 21. Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday's Law; AC Circuits -- 22. Electromagnetic Waves -- 23. Light: Geometric Optics -- 24. Wave Nature of Light -- 25. Optical Instruments -- 26. Special Theory of Relativity -- 27. Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom -- 28. Quantum Mechanics of Atoms -- 29. Molecules and Solids -- 30. Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity -- 31. Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation -- 32. Elementary Particles -- 33. Astrophysics and Cosmology -- App. A. Mathematical Review -- App. B. Dimensional Analysis -- App. C. Gauss's Law -- App. D. Galilean and Lorentz Transformations -- App. E. Selected Isotopes.
Summary: This best-selling algebra-based physics book has been widely known for its carefully crafted exposition, strong biological applications, and high degree of accuracy and precision. The Fifth Edition maintains these strengths and brings a conceptual emphasis and real-world flavor to the examples, problems, and art program. In addition, the new edition features an unparalleled suite of media and on-line resources to enhance the physics classroom.
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GC QC 21 .A11 1994 College physics / GC QC 23 .C88 2010 Introduction to physics / GC QC 23 .C88 2010 Introduction to PHYSICS GC QC 23 .G53 1995 Physics : principles with applications / GC QC 23 .G53 2007 Physics : principles with applications / GC QC 23 .S47 1990 Physics : for scientists and engineers, with modern physics / GC QC 23 .S47 2012 Physics fundamentals 1

Includes index. Includes some answers.

1. Introduction -- 2. Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension -- 3. Kinematics in Two or Three Dimensions; Vectors -- 4. Motion and Force: Dynamics -- 5. Circular Motion; Gravitation -- 6. Work and Energy -- 7. Linear Momentum -- 8. Rotational Motion -- 9. Bodies in Equilibrium: Elasticity and Fracture -- 10. Fluids -- 11. Vibrations and Waves -- 12. Sound -- 13. Temperature and Kinetic Theory -- 14. Heat -- 15. Laws of Thermodynamics -- 16. Electric Charge and Electric Field -- 17. Electric Potential and Electric Energy; Capacitance -- 18. Electric Currents -- 19. DC Circuits and Instruments -- 20. Magnetism -- 21. Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday's Law; AC Circuits -- 22. Electromagnetic Waves -- 23. Light: Geometric Optics -- 24. Wave Nature of Light -- 25. Optical Instruments -- 26. Special Theory of Relativity -- 27. Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom -- 28. Quantum Mechanics of Atoms -- 29. Molecules and Solids -- 30. Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity -- 31. Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation -- 32. Elementary Particles -- 33. Astrophysics and Cosmology -- App. A. Mathematical Review -- App. B. Dimensional Analysis -- App. C. Gauss's Law -- App. D. Galilean and Lorentz Transformations -- App. E. Selected Isotopes.

This best-selling algebra-based physics book has been widely known for its carefully crafted exposition, strong biological applications, and high degree of accuracy and precision. The Fifth Edition maintains these strengths and brings a conceptual emphasis and real-world flavor to the examples, problems, and art program. In addition, the new edition features an unparalleled suite of media and on-line resources to enhance the physics classroom.

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