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College physics / Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille ; with contributions from John Hughes.
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Serway, Raymond A.
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Language
English
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Edition 11.
Published/Created
Boston, MA : Cengage Learning, [2018]
©2018
Description
xxii, 958, 50, 16 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
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Lewis Library - Reference (Fine Hall Wing)
QC21.3 .S46 2018
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Vuille, Chris
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Hughes, John M. (Systems engineer)
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"Succeed in your course, improve your problem-solving skills, and enrich your understanding of the world around you with College Physics, Eleventh Edition! This proven text combines a logical presentation of physical concepts with a consistent strategy for solving problems and an unparalleled array of worked examples to help you master the concepts and skills of the course."-- Provided by publisher.
Notes
Includes index.
Contents
Part 1. Mechanics
Part 2. Thermodynamics
Part 3. Vibrations and waves
Part 4. Electricity and magnetism
Part 5. Light and optics
Part 6. Modern Physics.
I. Mechanics: Topic 1. Units, trigonometry, and vectors
Topic 2. Motion in one dimension
Topic 3. Motion in two dimensions
Topic 4. Newton's laws of motion
Topic 5. Energy
Topic 6. Momentum, impulse, and collisions
Topic 7. Rotational motion and gravitation
Topic 8. Rotational equilibrium and dynamics
Topic 9. Fluids and solids
II. Thermodynamics: Topic 10. Thermal physics
Topic 11. Energy in thermal processes
Topic 12. The laws of thermodynamics
III. Vibrations and waves: Topic 13. Vibrations and waves
Topic 14. Sound
IV. Electricity and magnetism: Topic 15. Electric forces and fields
Topic 16. Electrical energy and capacitance
Topic 17. Current and resistance
Topic 18. Direct-current circuits
Topic 19. Magnetism
Topic 20. Induced voltages and inductance
Topic 21. Alternating-current circuits and electromagnetic waves
V. Light and optics: Topic 22. Reflection and refraction of light
Topic 23. Mirror and lenses
Topic 24. Wave optics
Topic 25. Optical instruments
VI. Modern physics: Topic 26. Relativity
Topic 27. Quantum physics
Topic 28. Atomic physics
Topic 29. Nuclear physics
Topic 30. Nuclear energy and elementary particles
Appendix A. Mathematics review
Appendix B. An abbreviated table of isotopes
Appendix C. Some useful tables
Appendix D. SI units
Answers: quick quizzes, example questions, and odd-numbered conceptual questions and problems.
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ISBN
9781305952300 ((student edition))
1305952308 ((student edition))
9781305965362 ((loose-leaf edition))
1305965361 ((loose-leaf edition))
OCLC
981115564
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