University Physics
Arfken Griffing Kelly Priest
- 1st Edition - January 1, 1984
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Authors: T. William Houk, James Poth, John W. Snider
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 0 5 9 8 6 8 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 8 3 2 - 1 3 9 3 - 4
University Physics: Arfken Griffing Kelly Priest covers the concepts upon which the quantitative nature of physics as a science depends; the types of quantities with which physics… Read more
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Request a sales quoteUniversity Physics: Arfken Griffing Kelly Priest covers the concepts upon which the quantitative nature of physics as a science depends; the types of quantities with which physics deals are defined as well as their nature; and the concepts of units and dimensions. The book describes the concepts of scalars and vectors; the rules for performing mathematical operations on vector quantities; the concepts of force, torque, center of gravity, and types of equilibrium. The text also describes the concepts and quantities required to describe motion; the linear kinematical relationships to describe motion; as well as the interrelationship between forces, which effect motion, and the motion itself. The concepts of mechanical work, kinetic energy and power; conservative and nonconservative forces; and the conservation of linear momentum are also considered. The book further tackles the concept of the center of mass; the rotational analogs of translational dynamics; and the mechanics of rotating systems. The text then demonstrates the motion of a rigid body; oscillatory motion, the mechanical properties of matter; and hydrodynamics. Thermodynamics, electricity, electromagnetism, and geometric and physical optics are also encompassed. Quantum and nuclear physics are also looked into. Students taking physics courses will find the book useful.
Preface to the Student
Chapter 1 General Introduction
Chapter 2 Vector Algebra
Chapter 3 Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
Chapter 4 Motion in One Dimension
Chapter 5 Motion in a Plane
Chapter 6 Newton's Laws
Chapter 7 Work, Energy, and Power
Chapter 8 Conservation of Energy
Chapter 9 Conservation of Linear Momentum
Chapter 10 Many-Particle Systems
Chapter 11 Conservation of Angular Momentum
Chapter 12 Rotation of a Rigid Body
Chapter 13 Motion of a Rigid Body
Chapter 14 Oscillatory Motion
Chapter 15 The Mechanical Properties of Matter
Chapter 16 Fluid Mechanics
Chapter 17 Wave Kinematics
Chapter 18 Mechanical Waves
Chapter 19 Special Relativity
Chapter 20 Relativistic Mechanics
Chapter 21 Temperature and Heat
Chapter 22 Thermal Properties of Matter
Chapter 23 Heat Transfer
Chapter 24 The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Chapter 25 Kinetic Theory
Chapter 26 Electric Charge
Chapter 27 Electric Field and Gauss' Law
Chapter 28 Electric Potential
Chapter 29 Capacitance and Capacitors
Chapter 30 Electric Current
Chapter 31 Direct-Current Circuits
Chapter 32 Magnetism and the Magnetic Field
Chapter 33 Magnetic Field of Electric Current
Chapter 34 Electromagnetic Induction
Chapter 35 Inductance and Inductors
Chapter 36 Magnetic Properties of Matter
Chapter 37 Alternating Currents
Chapter 38 Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's Equations
Chapter 39 Reflection, Refraction, and Geometric Optics
Chapter 40 Physical Optics Interference
Chapter 41 Physical Optics. Diffraction
Chapter 42 Quantum Physics, Lasers, and Squids
Chapter 43 Nuclear Structure and Nuclear Technology
Answers to Problems
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 1, 1984
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 332
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780120598687
- eBook ISBN: 9781483213934
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