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College Physics, Fifth Edition, presents a unique “forces first” approach to physics that builds a conceptual framework as motivation for the physical principles. That intuitive approach, combined with a consistent problem-solving strategies, st… Read More
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PART ONE: MECHANICS

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Force

Chapter 3: Acceleration and Newton’s Second Law of Motion

Chapter 4: Motion with Constant Acceleration

Chapter 5: Circular Motion

Chapter 6: Conservation of Energy

Chapter 7: Linear Momentum

Chapter 8: Torque and Angular Momentum

Chapter 9: Fluids

Chapter 10: Elasticity and Oscillations

Chapter 11: Waves

Chapter 12: Sound

PART TWO: THERMAL PHYSICS

Chapter 13: Temperature and the Ideal Gas

Chapter 14: Heat

Chapter 15: Thermodynamics

PART THREE: ELECTROMAGNETISM

Chapter 16: Electric Forces and Fields

Chapter 17: Electric Potential

Chapter 18: Electric Current and Circuits

Chapter 19: Magnetic Forces and Fields

Chapter 20: Electromagnetic Induction

Chapter 21: Alternating Current

PART FOUR: ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES AND OPTICS

Chapter 22: Electromagnetic Waves

Chapter 23: Reflection and Refraction of Light

Chapter 24: Optical Instruments

Chapter 25: Interference and Diffraction

PART FIVE: QUANTUM AND PARTICLE PHYSICS AND RELATIVITY

Chapter 26: Relativity

Chapter 27: Early Quantum Physics and the Photon

Chapter 28: Quantum Physics

Chapter 29: Nuclear Physics

Chapter 30: Particle Physics

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Mathematics Review

A.1 Algebra

A.2 Graphs of Linear Functions


A.3 Solving equations

A.4 Exponents and logarithms

A.5 Proportions and ratios

A.6 Geometry

A.7 Trigonometry

A.8 Sinusoidal Functions of Time

A.9 Approximations


A.10 Vectors

A.11 Symbols Used in This Book


Appendix B: Reference Information

B.1 Physical Constants 

B.2 Unit Conversions


B.3 SI Prefixes

B.4 SI Derived Units

B.5 Useful Physical Data

B.6 Astrophysical Data

B.7 Periodic Table of the Elements

B.8 Properties of Selected Nuclides


Answers to Selected Questions and Problems

College Physics, Fifth Edition, presents a unique “forces first” approach to physics that builds a conceptual framework as motivation for the physical principles. That intuitive approach, combined with a consistent problem-solving strategies, stunning art, extensive end-of-chapter material, and superior digital support make Giambattista a product that addresses the needs of TODAY’s students. The 5th edition adds more applications to real-life, more problems, and highlights support for math skills needed for physics.
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