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Fundamentals of Physics

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The front cover is an image by Eric J. Heller depicting electron flow over a microscopically bumpy surface. The paths of the 100,000 electrons begin at the upper right but branch and fold back on one another in a surprising pattern as they spread toward the lower left. Electron flow is the subject of several chapters in this book and is especially important in the discussion of electric sparks. Some sparks. Some sparks are amusing, such as those generated when someone chomps down on a wintergreen LifeSaver-the brief blue glow that illuminates the mouth can be seen in a dark room (Chapter 21.) Other sparks are quite dangerous, such as those in electrostatic discharges that can accidental cause airborne dust to explode (Chapter 25). Take Your Seat-The Show's About To Begin! This 8th edition of Fundamentals of Physics includes hundreds of items about curious effects in the everyday world, written in the spirit of Jearl Walker's The Flying Circus of Physics. The original edition of The Flying Circus of Physics-in print for over 30 years in 10 languages-is a cult classic among physics students, physics instructors, and the general public. Electronic links to the new 2nd Edition of The Flying Circus of Physics are available in the electronic version of 8th edition of Fundamentals of Physics that is part of WileyPLUS, one of the online homework systems available with this book. WileyPLUS also includes electronic versions of all the end-of-chapter problems in Fundamentals of Physics and the interactive tutorials (several hundred) and hints (several thousand) written by author Jearl Walker. You can find out more about The Flying Circus of Physics at www.flyingcircusofphysics.com. Get a Better Grade in Physics! Introductory Physics With Calculus As A Second Language by Thomas E. Barrett (0-471-73910-3) helps you understand the basic concepts, break down problems into simple steps, and improve your problem-solving skills! Find out more at www.wiley.com/college/barrett.

Table of Contents

1. Measurement. 2. Motion Along a Straight Line. 3. Vector. 4. Motion in Two and Three Dimensions. 5. Force and Motion-1. 6. Force and Motion-II. 7. Kinetic Energy and Work. 8. Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy. 9. Center of Mass and Linear Momentum. 10. Rotation. 11. Rolling, Torque, and Angular Momentum. 12. Equilibrium and Elasticity. 13. Gravitation. 14. Fluids. 15. Oscillations. 16. Waves-I. 17. Waves-II. 18. Temperature, Heat, and the First Law of Thermodynamics. 19. The Kinetic Theory of Gases. 20. Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics. Appendices A-1. Answers to Checkpoints and Odd-Numbered Questions and Problems. Index.
Release date NZ
February 13th, 2007
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Edition
8th Revised edition
Illustrations
col. Illustrations
Imprint
John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Pages
616
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Dimensions
222x285x26
ISBN-13
9780470044735
Product ID
3088857

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