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Physics : principles with applications / Douglas C. Giancoli.

By: Publication details: Boston : Pearson, 2016.Edition: 7th edDescription: xix, 983 (A-77) p. ; illustrations (some color)ISBN:
  • 9781292057125
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 530 23 G433
Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. Describing motion : kinematics in one dimension -- 3. Kinematics in two dimensions ; vectors -- 4. Motion and force : dynamics -- 5. Circular motion ; gravitation -- 6. Work and energy -- 7. Linear momentum -- 8. Rotational motion -- 9. Bodies in equilibrium ; elasticity and fracture -- 10. Fluids -- 11. Vibrations and waves -- 12. Sound -- 13. Temperature and kinetic theory -- 14. Heat -- 15. The laws of thermodynamics -- 16. Electric charge and electric field -- 17. Electric potential and electric energy ; capacitance -- 18. Electric currents -- 19. DC circuits -- 20. Magnetism -- 21. Electromagnetic induction and Faraday's Law ; AC circuits -- 22. Electromagnetic waves -- 23. Light : geometric optics -- 24. The wave nature of light -- 25. Optical instruments -- 26. Special theory of relativity -- 27. Early quantum theory and models of the atom -- 28. Quantum mechanics of atoms -- 29. Molecules and solids -- 30. Nuclear physics and radioactivity -- 31. Nuclear energy ; effects and uses of radiation -- 32. Elementary particles -- 33. Astrophysics and cosmology -- Appendices.
Summary: Giancoli’s text is a trusted classic, known for its elegant writing, clear presentation, and quality of content. Using concrete observations and experiences students can relate to, the text features an approach that reflects how science is actually practiced: it starts with the specifics, then moves to the great generalizations and the more formal aspects of a topic to show students why we believe what we believe.Written with the goal of giving students a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of physics in all its aspects, the text uses interesting applications to biology, medicine, architecture, and digital technology to show students how useful physics is in their own everyday lives and in their future professions.
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Global edition.

Includes index.

1. Introduction --
2. Describing motion : kinematics in one dimension --
3. Kinematics in two dimensions ; vectors --
4. Motion and force : dynamics --
5. Circular motion ; gravitation --
6. Work and energy --
7. Linear momentum --
8. Rotational motion --
9. Bodies in equilibrium ; elasticity and fracture --
10. Fluids --
11. Vibrations and waves --
12. Sound --
13. Temperature and kinetic theory --
14. Heat --
15. The laws of thermodynamics --
16. Electric charge and electric field --
17. Electric potential and electric energy ; capacitance --
18. Electric currents --
19. DC circuits --
20. Magnetism --
21. Electromagnetic induction and Faraday's Law ; AC circuits --
22. Electromagnetic waves --
23. Light : geometric optics --
24. The wave nature of light --
25. Optical instruments --
26. Special theory of relativity --
27. Early quantum theory and models of the atom --
28. Quantum mechanics of atoms --
29. Molecules and solids --
30. Nuclear physics and radioactivity --
31. Nuclear energy ; effects and uses of radiation --
32. Elementary particles --
33. Astrophysics and cosmology --
Appendices.

Giancoli’s text is a trusted classic, known for its elegant writing, clear presentation, and quality of content. Using concrete observations and experiences students can relate to, the text features an approach that reflects how science is actually practiced: it starts with the specifics, then moves to the great generalizations and the more formal aspects of a topic to show students why we believe what we believe.Written with the goal of giving students a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of physics in all its aspects, the text uses interesting applications to biology, medicine, architecture, and digital technology to show students how useful physics is in their own everyday lives and in their future professions.

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