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Applied Physics Concepts into Practice

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ISBN-10: 0135324661

ISBN-13: 9780135324660

Edition: 2001

Authors: Gregory S. Romine

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For two-semester, freshman/sophomore level algebra-based courses in Applied Physics. Designed to help students understand some physics - rather than just being exposed to it - this text integrates math and physics using numerous applications and examples to help students learn how to solve problems. By developing the math in the context of real situations, it not only shows the utility of the mathematical methods, but also easily defuses students' math phobia. The first part of the text deals with how things move and why they move (e.g., linear and circular motion, momentum, work and energy and thermodynamics ); the second part introduces electromagnetic concepts (e.g., voltage, current,…    
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List price: $107.20
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 8/22/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 711
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.432
Language: English

Mechanics
Uniformly Accelerated Motion in One Dimension
Definitions and Simple Equations of Motion
Velocity
Displacement
The Four Equations of Uniformly Accelerated Motion
Graphical Analysis and the Equations of Motion
Examples of Motion in One Dimension (Straight-Line Motion)
The Acceleration of Gravity and Free Fall
Vectors
Graphical Representation of Vectors
Vectors and Angles
Motion in a Vertical Plane
Ballistics
Force and Motion
Newton's First Law
Newton's Second Law
Newton's Third Law
Units of Force
Applications of Newton's Laws
Frictional Forces
Applications of Frictional Forces
Work and Energy
Work
Gravitational Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy of Motion
Conservation of Energy
Hooke's Law and Springs
Nonconservative Forces
Power
Momentum
Linear Momentum
Impulse
Conservation of Momentum
Thrust
Inelastic Collisions
Elastic Collisions
Impedance
Coefficient of Restitution
Conservation of Momentum in Two Dimensions
Circular Motion
Radian Measure
Uniformly Accelerated Rotational Motion
Rotational Energy and Moment of Inertia
Combined Rotational and Translational Motion
Rotational Kinetic Energy
Torque
Angular Momentum and Conservation of Angular Momentum
Power
Centripetal Force, Centrifugal Force, and Gravitation
Centripetal Force
Centripetal and Angular Acceleration
Centrifugal Force
Motion in a Vertical Circle
Gravitation
Weighing the Earth
Orbiting Bodies
Centripetal Force on a Banked Track
Wave Motion
Pulses on a String
Reflections at a Boundary
Superposition Principle
Wave Equation
Standing Waves on a String
Sound Waves
The Doppler Effect
Sonic Boom
Light Waves
Intensity
Radar and Sonar
Beats
Simple Harmonic Motion
The Traveling Wave
Sine-Cosine Relationships
The Connection between Circular Motion and Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
The Simple Pendulum
Mass and the Spring Pendulum
The Torsional Pendulum
Energy Conservation in SHM Systems
Velocity and Acceleration in SHM Systems
The Damped Harmonic Oscillator
Equilibrium and Simple Machines
Translational Equilibrium
Rotational Equilibrium
Center of Mass (CM)
Finding the Center of Mass
The Parallel-Axis Theorem and the Physical Pendulum
Mechanical Advantage
The Lever
Gearing and Torque
The Inclined Plane and Screw
Some Properties of Solids
Density
The Structure of Solids
Stress
Young's Modulus
Shear and Shear Modulus
Stresses in Construction
Fluids
Pressure
Depth and Pressure
Properties of Pressure in a Fluid and Fluid Flow
Hydraulic Mechanical Advantage
Buoyancy
Bernoulli's Equation and Fluid Flow
Surface Tension and Capillary Action
Power and Fluid Flow
Thermodynamics
Heat
Hot and Cold
Thermal Expansion
Linear Temperature Scales
Atoms, Molecules, and Heat in Solids and Liquids
The Kinetic Theory of Gases and Absolute Zero
The Ideal Gas Law
The Determination of Absolute Zero
Heat Capacity and Heat Conduction
Heat Flow
Heat Capacity
Changes of State
Heat Conduction
Thermal Resistance
Convection and Radiation
The Triple Point of Water
The Mechanical Equivalent of Heat
Thermodynamics
Work Done by a Gas
The First Law of Thermodynamics
The Efficiency of a Heat Engine
The Second Law of Thermodynamics
The Carnot Engine
Internal and External Combustion Engines
Refrigerators and Their Thermodynamics
Entropy
Electromagnetism
Electric Charge
Electricity and Modern Society
Electric Charge and the Structure of the Atom
Coulomb's Law
The Electric Field
Electrostatics
Electric Energy and Voltage
Charge in a Uniform Electric Field
Work Done in Separating Two Charges
The Volt
Energy Storage in an Electric Field
The Parallel-Plate Capacitor
Capacitance
The Dielectric Constant
Capacitors in Series and in Parallel
The Cathode-Ray Tube
Electric Current and Resistance
Electric Current
Resistivity and Ohm's Law
Resistors in Series and in Parallel
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance
Electric Power
Internal Resistance and Electromotive Force
Impedance Matching
Capacitive Time Constant
Kirchhoff's Laws
Magnetism
Natural Magnets and Compasses
The Magnetic Field and the Force on a Moving Charge
Work Done on a Moving Charge by a Magnetic Field
Magnetic Field of a Current
Magnetic Field at the Center of a Current Loop
The Solenoid
Electromagnetics and Relays
The Force between Two Current-Carrying Wires
Torque on a Current Loop
Galvanometers and Motors
Induced Voltages and Currents
Wire Moving in a Magnetic Field
Magnetic Flux and Induced Voltages
Generators
Transformers
Rectifying ac to dc
Inductors
The Inductive Time Constant
Energy Stored in a Magnetic Field
Oscillating Electromagnetic Circuits
Inductors in Series and in Parallel
Sinusoidal Currents and Voltages
rms Voltages and Currents
Phase Differences in ac Circuits
Inductive and Capacitive Reactance
Resonance
Series Impedance
Parallel Impedance
ac Circuit Power
Impedance Matching
Filters
Optics
Light
Electromagnetic Waves
Generating Electromagnetic Waves
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Huygens's Principle
Reflection
Refraction and Snell's Law
The White Light Spectrum
Apparent Depth
Total Internal Reflection
Intensity and Flux
Spherical Mirrors and Lenses
Image Formation
Designing Spherical Lenses and Mirrors
Ray Tracing and the Lens Equation
Optical Devices and Lens Systems
Lens Aberrations
The Eye
The Wave Nature of Light
Interference and Coherence
Double-Slit Interference
Diffraction Gratings and X-Ray Diffraction
Thin Films and Antireflection Coatings
Resolving Power
Polarization
Scattering and Blue Skies
Modern Physics
Waves, Particles, and Special Relativity
The Photoelectric Effect
Special Relativity
X Rays
Matter Waves
The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
The Schrodinger Equation
Physics inside the Atom
The Atom and the Atomic Nucleus
Energy Levels and Atomic Spectra
The Pauli Exclusion Principle
Radioactivity and Nuclear Fission
Half-Life
Nuclear Fusion
The Weak Force
Chemical Bonding among and between Atoms
The Laser
Bonding and the Periodic Table
Molecules and Covalent Bonds
Ionic Bonds
Van der Waals Forces
Silicon Bonding and Semiconductors
Appendices
Mathematics
The Quadratic Equation
Simultaneous Equations
Trigonometric Identities
Scientific Notation and Exponents
Natural Logarithms
The Straight Line
Calculator Usage
Dimensional Analysis
Conversion Factors
Length
Area
Volume
Time
Mass
Angle
Speed
Force
Work and Energy
Power
Pressure
Temperature
Periodic Table of Elements
Glossary
Index