Physics

by John D. Cutnell, Kenneth W. Johnson, David Young, Shane Stadler

Overview

This Sixth Edition helps readers understand the interrelationships among basic physics concepts and how they fit together to describe our physical world. Throughout the book, the authors emphasize the relevance of physics to our everyday lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118486894
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	12/15/2014
Pages:	992
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.40(d)
Lexile:	1310L (what's this?)

About the Author

David Young received his Ph.D. in experimental condensed matter physics from Florida State University in 1998. He then held a post-doc position in the Department of Chemistry and the Princeton Materials Institute at Princeton University before joining the faculty in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University in 2000. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of high-quality single crystals of novel electronic and magnetic materials. He is the coauthor of almost 200 research publications that have appeared in peer-reviewed journals. Professor Young has received multiple awards for outstanding teaching of undergraduates.

Shane Stadler received his Ph.D. in experimental condensed matter physics from Tulane University in 1998. He went on to accept a National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship with the Naval Research Laboratory where he researched artificially structured magnetic materials. He then joined the faculty in the Department of Physics at Southern Illinois University before joining the faculty of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Louisiana State University in 2008.

Table of Contents

Introduction and Mathematical Concepts.
Kinematics in One Dimension.
Kinematics in Two Dimensions.
Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion.
Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion.
Work and Energy.
Impulse and Momentum.
Rotational Kinematics.
Rotational Dynamics.
Simple Harmonic Motion and Elasticity.
Fluids.
Temperature and Heat.
The Transfer of Heat.
The Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory.
Thermodynamics.
Waves and Sound.
The Principle of Linear Superposition and Interference Phenomena.
Electric Forces and Electric Fields.
Electric Potential Energy and the Electric Potential.
Electric Circuits.
Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields.
Electromagnetic Induction.
Alternating Current Circuits.
Electromagnetic Waves.
The Reflection of Light: Mirrors.
The Refraction of Light: Lenses and Optical Instruments.
Interference and the Wave Nature of Light.
Special Relativity.
Particles and Waves.
The Nature of the Atom.
Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity.
Ionizing Radiation, Nuclear Energy, and Elementary Particles.
Appendices.
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems.
Photo Credits.
Index.

Editorial Reviews

Designed for students and teachers who are partners in a one-year course in physics that uses algebra and trigonometry, this text is intended to help students develop conceptual understanding and use it in solving problems. Subject areas include mech anics, thermal physics, wave motion, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and such modern fields as special relativity and nuclear physics. A CD-ROM contains interactive problem-solving software and numerous simulations of physical phenomena. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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