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Physics Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics for Scientists and Engineers

Physics for Scientists and Engineers Giancoli Calc • 4th Edition • 978-0131495089

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Ch 01: Introduction, Measurement, Estimating

Introduction to Units Unit Conversions Solving Density Problems Dimensional Analysis Counting Significant Figures Operations with Significant Figures

Ch 02: Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension

Vectors, Scalars, & Displacement Average Velocity Intro to Acceleration Position-Time Graphs & Velocity Conceptual Problems with Position-Time Graphs Position Functions and Instantaneous Velocity Velocity-Time Graphs & Acceleration Conceptual Problems with Velocity-Time Graphs Graphing Position, Velocity, and Acceleration Graphs Velocity Functions & Instantaneous Acceleration Kinematics Equations Vertical Motion and Free Fall Catch/Overtake Problems Calculating Displacement from Velocity-Time Graphs Calculating Change in Velocity from Acceleration-Time Graphs

Ch 03: Kinematics in Two or Three Dimensions; Vectors

Review of Vectors vs. Scalars Introduction to Vectors Adding Vectors Graphically Vector Composition & Decomposition Adding Vectors by Components Trig Review Unit Vectors Intro to Motion in 2D: Position & Displacement Velocity in 2D Position Function in 2D Instantaneous Velocity in 2D Acceleration in 2D Instantaneous Acceleration in 2D Kinematics in 2D Intro to Projectile Motion: Horizontal Launch Negative (Downward) Launch Symmetrical Launch Projectiles Launched From Moving Vehicles Positive (Upward) Launch Using Equation Substitution Intro to Relative Velocity

Ch 04: Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion

Newton's First & Second Laws Forces & Kinematics Forces with Calculus Newton's Third Law & Action-Reaction Pairs Vertical Forces & Acceleration Vertical Equilibrium & The Normal Force Forces in 2D Equilibrium in 2D Forces in Connected Systems of Objects Inclined Planes

Ch 05: Using Newton's Laws: Friction, Circular Motion, Drag Forces

Kinetic Friction Static Friction Systems of Objects with Friction Inclined Planes with Friction Systems of Objects on Inclined Planes with Friction Uniform Circular Motion Period and Frequency in Uniform Circular Motion Centripetal Forces Vertical Centripetal Forces Flat Curves Banked Curves

Ch 06: Gravitation and Newton's Synthesis

Newton's Law of Gravity Gravitational Forces in 2D Gravitational Force Inside Earth Acceleration Due to Gravity Satellite Motion: Speed & Period Geosynchronous Orbits Overview of Kepler's Laws Kepler's First Law Kepler's Third Law Kepler's Third Law in Elliptical Orbits Mass Distributions with Calculus

Ch 07: Work and Energy

Intro to Energy & Kinetic Energy Introduction to Dot Product (Scalar Product) Calculating Dot Product Using Components Intro to Calculating Work Work On Inclined Planes Work By Springs Net Work & Work-Energy Theorem Work As Area Under F-x Graphs Calculating Work via Integration

Ch 08: Conservation of Energy

Intro to Conservation of Energy Energy with Non-Conservative Forces Motion Along Curved Paths Energy in Connected Objects (Systems) Solving Projectile Motion Using Energy Springs & Elastic Potential Energy Force & Potential Energy Gravitational Potential Energy Gravitational Potential Energy for Systems of Masses Escape Velocity Power Instantaneous Power

Ch 09: Linear Momentum

Intro to Momentum Intro to Impulse Impulse with Variable Forces Intro to Conservation of Momentum Push-Away Problems Adding Mass to a Moving System How to Identify the Type of Collision Completely Inelastic Collisions Ballistic Pendulum Calculating Impulse via Integration Momentum & Impulse in 2D Types of Collisions Elastic Collisions Collisions & Motion (Momentum & Energy) Collisions with Springs Intro to Center of Mass

Ch 10: Rotational Motion

Rotational Position & Displacement Rotational Velocity & Acceleration Equations of Rotational Motion Converting Between Linear & Rotational Types of Acceleration in Rotation Rolling Motion (Free Wheels) Intro to Connected Wheels More Connect Wheels (Bicycles) Intro to Moment of Inertia Moment of Inertia of Systems Moment of Inertia & Mass Distribution Parallel Axis Theorem Intro to Rotational Kinetic Energy Energy of Rolling Motion Conservation of Energy with Rotation More Conservation of Energy Problems Conservation of Energy in Rolling Motion Types of Motion & Energy Moment of Inertia via Integration Intro to Torque Net Torque & Sign of Torque Torque Due to Weight Torque on Discs & Pulleys Torque on Discs & Pulleys Torque & Acceleration (Rotational Dynamics) How to Solve: Energy vs Torque Torque with Kinematic Equations Rotational Dynamics with Two Motions Rotational Dynamics of Rolling Motion

Ch 11: Angular Momentum; General Rotation

Intro to Cross Product (Vector Product) Calculating Cross Product Using Components Intro to Angular Momentum Conservation of Angular Momentum Angular Momentum of a Point Mass Angular Momentum of Objects in Linear Motion Opening/Closing Arms on Rotating Stool Spinning on String of Variable Length Intro to Angular Collisions Angular Collisions with Linear Motion Jumping Into/Out of Moving Disc Angular Momentum & Newton's Second Law

Ch 12: Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture

More 2D Equilibrium Problems Torque & Equilibrium Equilibrium with Multiple Objects Equilibrium with Multiple Supports Review: Center of Mass Center of Mass & Simple Balance Equilibrium in 2D - Ladder Problems Beam / Shelf Against a Wall

Ch 13: Fluids

Density Intro to Pressure Pascal's Law & Hydraulic Lift Pressure Gauge: Barometer Pressure Gauge: Manometer Pressure Gauge: U-shaped Tube Buoyancy & Buoyant Force Ideal vs Real Fluids Fluid Flow & Continuity Equation

Ch 14: Oscillations

Spring Force (Hooke's Law) Intro to Simple Harmonic Motion (Horizontal Springs) Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion Simple Harmonic Motion of Vertical Springs Simple Harmonic Motion of Pendulums Energy in Pendulums

Ch 15: Wave Motion

Intro to Waves Wave Functions & Equations of Waves Velocity of Transverse Waves (Strings) Wave Interference Standing Waves

Ch 16: Sound

Sound Waves Standing Sound Waves Sound Intensity The Doppler Effect Beats

Ch 17: Temperature, Thermal Expansion, and the Ideal Gas Law

Temperature Linear Thermal Expansion Volume Thermal Expansion The Ideal Gas Law Moles and Avogadro's Number

Ch 18: Kinetic Theory of Gases

Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Gases Average Kinetic Energy of Gases Root-Mean-Square Velocity of Gases Speed Distribution of Ideal Gases Phase Diagrams, Triple Points and Critical Points Mean Free Path of Gases

Ch 19: Heat and the First Law of Thermodynamics

Internal Energy of Gases Specific Heat & Temperature Changes Intro to Calorimetry Latent Heat & Phase Changes Calorimetry with Temperature and Phase Changes Advanced Calorimetry: Equilibrium Temperature with Phase Changes First Law of Thermodynamics PV Diagrams & Work Work Done Through Multiple Processes Isothermal Processes Heat Equations for Special Processes & Molar Specific Heats Cyclic Thermodynamic Processes Heat Transfer

Ch 20: Second Law of Thermodynamics

Heat Engines and the Second Law of Thermodynamics Heat Engines & PV Diagrams The Carnot Cycle The Otto Cycle Refrigerators Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics Entropy Equations for Special Processes Statistical Interpretation of Entropy

Ch 21: Electric Charge and Electric Field

Electric Charge Charging Objects Charging By Induction Conservation of Charge Coulomb's Law (Electric Force) Coulomb's Law with Calculus Electric Field Electric Fields with Calculus Electric Fields in Capacitors Electric Field Lines Dipole Moment Electric Fields in Conductors

Ch 22: Gauss' Law

Electric Flux Gauss' Law Electric Flux with Calculus Gauss' Law with Calculus

Ch 23: Electric Potential

Electric Potential Energy Electric Potential Work From Electric Force Relationships Between Force, Field, Energy, Potential Potential Difference with Calculus The ElectronVolt Equipotential Surfaces Electric Field As Derivative of Potential

Ch 24: Capacitance, Dielectrics, Electric Energy

Capacitors & Capacitance Parallel Plate Capacitors Energy Stored by Capacitor Capacitance Using Calculus Combining Capacitors in Series & Parallel Solving Capacitor Circuits Intro To Dielectrics How Dielectrics Work Dielectric Breakdown

Ch 25: Electric Currents and Resistance

Intro to Current Current with Calculus Resistors and Ohm's Law Power in Circuits Microscopic View of Current

Ch 26: DC Circuits

Combining Resistors in Series & Parallel Kirchhoff's Junction Rule Solving Resistor Circuits Kirchhoff's Loop Rule

Ch 27: Magnetism

Magnets and Magnetic Fields Summary of Magnetism Problems Force on Moving Charges & Right Hand Rule Circular Motion of Charges in Magnetic Fields Mass Spectrometer Magnetic Force on Current-Carrying Wire Force and Torque on Current Loops

Ch 28: Sources of Magnetic Field

Magnetic Field Produced by Moving Charges Magnetic Field Produced by Straight Currents Magnetic Force Between Parallel Currents Magnetic Force Between Two Moving Charges Magnetic Field Produced by Loops and Solenoids Toroidal Solenoids aka Toroids Biot-Savart Law (Calculus) Ampere's Law (Calculus)

Ch 29: Electromagnetic Induction

Intro to Induction Magnetic Flux Magnetic Flux with Calculus Faraday's Law Faraday's Law with Calculus Lenz's Law Motional EMF Transformers

Ch 30: Inductance, Electromagnetic Oscillations, and AC Circuits

Mutual Inductance Self Inductance Inductors LR Circuits LC Circuits LRC Circuits Alternating Voltages and Currents RMS Current and Voltage Power in AC Circuits Phasors Resistors in AC Circuits Phasors for Resistors Capacitors in AC Circuits Phasors for Capacitors Inductors in AC Circuits Phasors for Inductors Impedance in AC Circuits Series LRC Circuits Resonance in Series LRC Circuits

Ch 31: Maxwell's Equations and Electromagnetic Waves

Intro to Electromagnetic (EM) Waves The Electromagnetic Spectrum Intensity of EM Waves Wavefunctions of EM Waves The Doppler Effect of Light

Ch 32: Light, Reflection and Refraction

Ray Nature Of Light Law of Reflection Snell's Law Total Internal Reflection

Ch 33: Lenses and Optical Instruments

Ray Diagrams For Mirrors Mirror Equation Refraction At Spherical Surfaces Ray Diagrams For Lenses Thin Lens And Lens Maker Equations

Ch 34: The Wave Nature of Light; Interference

Diffraction Diffraction with Huygen's Principle Young's Double Slit Experiment

Ch 35: Diffraction and Polarization

Single Slit Diffraction Polarization & Polarization Filters

Ch 36: Special Relativity

Inertial Reference Frames Special Vs. Galilean Relativity Consequences of Relativity Lorentz Transformations