Physics, Volume One: Chapters 1-17

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John Wiley & Sons, Dec 15, 2014 - Science - 544 pages
Cutnell and Johnson has been the #1 text in the algebra-based physics market for almost 20 years. The 10th edition brings on new co-authors: David Young and Shane Stadler (both out of LSU). The Cutnell offering now includes enhanced features and functionality. The authors have been extensively involved in the creation and adaptation of valuable resources for the text. This edition includes chapters 1-17.
 

Contents

Kinematics in One Dimension 26
197
Rotational Dynamics
218
Contents
244
Simple Harmonic Motion and Elasticity
251
5
264
8
271
CONCEPT SUMMARY 790
272
Fluids
281
Alternating Current Circuits 651
1-1
Electric Circuits 541
1-3
Electromagnetic Waves 673
1-4
Mirrors 699
1-6
7
1-11
Current 569
1-21
Introduction and Mathematical Concepts 1
1
5
8

5
288
7
295
CONCEPT SUMMARY
306
Temperature and Heat
316
3
321
5
326
12 9
336
The Transfer of Heat
348
The Principle of Linear Superposition
357
CONCEPT SUMMARY 534
362
The Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory
367
CONCEPT SUMMARY
382
Thermodynamics
388
Waves and Sound
422
The Principle of Linear Superposition and Interference Phenomena
456
Appendixes
A-1
Answers to Check Your Understanding
A-9
Electric Circuits 541
A-13
Answers to OddNumbered Problems A16
A-16
8
15
CONCEPT SUMMARY 570
18
Electric Potential Energy and
19
Kinematics in One Dimension 26
26
Interference and the Wave
27
7
32
CONCEPT SUMMARY
46
Kinematics in Two Dimensions
54
4
67
Forces and Newtons Laws of Motion
79
5
85
8
91
10
100
CONCEPT SUMMARY
110
Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion
121
4
128
vi
136
Electric Potential 514
142
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John D. Cutnell is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

Kenneth W. Johnson is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

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