College Physics, Volume 2 / Edition 2

by Nicholas Giordano

Overview

Master the fundamental concepts of physics with COLLEGE PHYSICS: REASONING AND RELATIONSHIPS. The theme of Reasoning and Relationships is reinforced throughout the book, helping you master these concepts, apply them to solve a variety of problems, and appreciate the relevance of physics to your career and your everyday life. By understanding the reasoning behind problem solving, you learn to recognize the concepts involved, think critically about them, and move beyond merely memorizing facts and equations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781111570989
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	01/01/2012
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	632
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Nicholas J. Giordano is the James Huber Distinguished Professor of Physics and Head of the Department of Physics at Purdue University. In 2003, he was named Teacher of the Year for the state of Indiana and was also awarded the Outstanding Teaching Award for Undergraduate Teaching at Purdue. Giordano earned his Ph.D. at Yale University and is a respected researcher in the field of nanoscience.

Table of Contents

17. Electric Forces and Fields. 18. Electric Potential. 19. Electric Currents and Circuits. 20. Magnetic Fields and Forces. 21. Magnetic Induction. 22. Alternating-Current Circuits and Machines. 23. Electromagnetic Waves. 24. Geometrical Optics. 25. Wave Optics. 26. Applications of Optics. 27. Relativity. 28. Quantum Theory. 29. Atomic Theory. 30. Nuclear Physics. 31. Physics in the 21st Century.

Editorial Reviews

"[Reasoning and relationships] is a very good approach. I plan on remembering it and using that concept...It nicely describes what we are trying to do in teaching college physics: think about what is going on, what principles apply, how these relate and then what we can do with it (noting that we may need to find/supply additional 'missing' information."David Aaron, South Dakota State University

"I believe the format of Giordano, with its triple emphasis on establishing a connection between forces and motion, helping the students construct systematic (5-step) approaches to problem solving, and guiding them into developing their reasoning skills is extremely valuable...Giordano spices up the appeal of his textbook through a wide range of types of examples—while some are of course more like the standard, many more are frequently interesting and unique. This is a major strength of the textbook that I believe the students will quickly connect with."Gerald Cleaver, Baylor University

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