Table Of ContentPreface 1. Measurement and Problem Solving 2. Kinematics: Description of Motion 3. Motion in Two Dimensions 4. Force and Motion 5. Work and Energy 6. Linear Momentum and Collisions 7. Circular Motion and Gravitation 8. Rotational Motion and Equilibrium 9. Solids and Fluids 10. Temperature and Kinetic Theory 11. Heat 12. Thermodynamics 13. Vibrations and Waves 14. Sound 15. Electric Charge, Forces, and Fields 16. Electric Potential, Energy, and Capacitance 17. Electric Current and Resistance 18. Basic Electric Circuits 19. Magnetism 20. Electromagnetic Induction and Waves 21. AC Circuits 22. Reflection and Refraction of Light 23. Mirrors and Lenses 24. Physical Optics: The Wave Nature of Light 25. Vision and Optical Instruments 26. Relativity 27. Quantum Physics 28. Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics 29. The Nucleus 30. Nuclear Reactions and Elementary Particles Appendixes
SynopsisCollege Physics conveys the fundamental concepts of algebra-based physics in a readable and concise manner. The authors emphasize the importance of conceptual understanding before solving problems numerically, use everyday life examples to keep students interested, and promote logical thinking to solve multiple step problems. The Seventh Edition of this text presents an especially clear learning path, places a strong emphasis on understanding concepts and problem-solving, and for the first time, includes a book-specific version of MasteringPhysics(tm)., College Physics conveys the fundamental concepts of algebra-based physics in a readable and concise manner. The authors emphasize the importance of conceptual understanding before solving problems numerically, use everyday life examples to keep students interested, and promote logical thinking to solve multiple step problems. The Seventh Edition of this text presents an especially clear learning path, places a strong emphasis on understanding concepts and problem-solving, and for the first time, includes a book-specific version of MasteringPhysics(TM).