College Physics (7th Edition)

this Book Presents Fundamental Physics Principles In A Clear, Concise Manner. The Sixth Edition Adds A Focus On Biomedical Applications Of Physical Principles, While Continuing To Emphasize Conceptual Understanding As The Basis For Mastering A Variety Of Problem-solving Tools. Provides A Wide Range Of Relevant Applications And Illustrative Examples To Help Students Understand Concepts And Relate Physics Principles To Everyday Life. Topics Include Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Oscillations And Wave Motion, Electricity And Magnetism, Optics, And Modern Physics. For Anyone Hoping To Learn More About The Fundamentals Of Physics And Applying Principles To A Variety Of Real-world Situations, Devices, And Topics. booknews updated From Its 1997 Edition, This Introductory College Level Physics Text Is Strong On Visual Tools, From Abundant Color Illustrations, Photographs, And Diagrams To Learn By Drawing Segments And Insight Boxes Presenting Concrete Applications Of Physics Principles. Chapter Reviews Include A Variety Of Exercises, With Answers Provided At The End Of The Text. The Volume's 30 Chapters Are Organized Into Six Sections: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Oscillations And Wave Motion, Electricity And Magnetism, Optics, And Modern Physics. Appendices List Mathematical Relationships, Kinetic Theory Of Gases, Planetary Data, Alphabetical Listing Of Chemical Elements, And Properties Of Selected Isotopes. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknews.com) Preface 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 The authors believed that there are two basic goals in any introductory physics course: (1) to impart an understanding of basic concepts of physics and (2) to enable students to use these concepts to solve a variety of problems