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College Physics - Reasoning and Relationships, International Edition

English · Paperback / Softback

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Master the fundamental concepts of physics with COLLEGE PHYSICS: REASONING AND RELATIONSHIPS, 2E, International Edition. 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.

List of contents

1. Introduction.
2. Motion, Forces, and Newton's Laws.
3. Forces and Motion in One Dimension.
4. Forces and Motion in Two and Three Dimensions.
5. Circular Motion and Gravitation.
6. Work and Energy.
7. Momentum, Impulse, and Collisions.
8. Rotational Motion.
9. Energy and Momentum of Rotational Motion.
10. Fluids.
11. Harmonic Motion and Elasticity.
12. Waves.
13. Sound.
14. Temperature and Heat.
15. Gases and Kinetic Theory.
16. Thermodynamics.
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.

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.

Summary

Master the fundamental concepts of physics with COLLEGE PHYSICS: REASONING AND RELATIONSHIPS, 2E, International Edition. 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

Authors Nicholas Giordano, Nicholas (Purdue University) Giordano, Nicholas J. Giordano, Nicholas Giordano
Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 01.01.2012
 
EAN 9781111571344
ISBN 978-1-111-57134-4
No. of pages 1208
Dimensions 217 mm x 274 mm x 36 mm
Weight 2214 g
Subjects Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools
Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy

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