Physics, Volume 2Presenting the concepts of physics in a clear and motivational manner, this edition of an introductory non-calculus text includes both new material and enhanced examples as well as a commonsense approach to understanding physical concepts. New topics discussed include Gauss's Law, Ampere's Law, work done by a variable force, imaging techniques (MRI, CAT and PET) and expanded reasoning steps. The book communicates technical applications and offers balanced end-of-chapter problem sets. |
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INTRODUCTION AND MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS | 2 |
Summary | 21 |
KINEMATICS IN ONE DIMENSION | 29 |
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acceleration angle angular acceleration angular speed applied atoms average axis ball battery capacitor circuit circular coil component Conceptual Example conservation constant density determine displacement displacement vector distance drawing shows earth electric field electromagnetic electron engine Equation equilibrium exerts field lines Figure Find flow fluid force acting force F free-body diagram frequency gravity heat horizontal ideal gas illustrates induced inductor initial kinetic energy length linear liquid located loop m/sē magnetic field magnetic force mass maximum mirror molecules momentum moving negative charge Newton's second law normal force object parallel particle perpendicular PHYSICS plane plate positive charge potential energy pressure PROBLEM SOLVING INSIGHT rad/s radius REASONING resistor rotational Section simple harmonic motion SOLUTION sound wave specific heat capacity spring standing wave static friction surface temperature tion torque unit vector vertical voltage volume weight wire zero