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Physics for Scientists and Engineers Serway Calc • 8th Edition • 978-1439048443

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Ch 01: Physics and Measurement

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

Ch 02: Motion 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: Vectors

Review of Vectors vs. Scalars Introduction to Vectors Adding Vectors Graphically Vector Composition & Decomposition Adding Vectors by Components Trig Review Unit Vectors

Ch 04: Motion in 2D & 3D

Intro to Motion in 2D: Position & Displacement Position Function in 2D Velocity in 2D Instantaneous Velocity in 2D Acceleration in 2D Instantaneous Acceleration in 2D Intro to Projectile Motion: Horizontal Launch Symmetrical Launch Special Equations in Symmetrical Launches Positive (Upward) Launch Negative (Downward) Launch Using Equation Substitution Projectiles Launched From Moving Vehicles Intro to Relative Velocity

Ch 05: Laws of Motion

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

Ch 06: Circular Motion & Applications of Newton's Laws

Uniform Circular Motion Centripetal Forces Flat Curves

Ch 07: Energy of a System

Intro to Energy & Kinetic Energy Intro to Calculating Work Work On Inclined Planes Work By Springs Net Work & Work-Energy Theorem Work As Area Under F-x Graphs Power Intro to Springs (Hooke's Law) Calculating Work via Integration Force & Potential Energy Instantaneous Power

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 Escape Velocity

Ch 09: Linear Momentum and Collisions

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

Ch 10: Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis

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 Moment of Inertia via Integration Intro to Rotational Kinetic Energy Types of Motion & Energy Energy of Rolling Motion Conservation of Energy with Rotation More Conservation of Energy Problems Conservation of Energy in Rolling Motion Intro to Torque Net Torque & Sign of Torque Torque Due to Weight 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

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

Ch 12: Static Equilibrium and Elasticity

Beam / Shelf Against a Wall 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

Ch 13: Universal Gravitation

Newton's Law of Gravity Gravitational Forces in 2D Acceleration Due to Gravity Satellite Motion: Intro Overview of Kepler's Laws Kepler's First Law Kepler's Third Law Kepler's Third Law in Elliptical Orbits Satellite Motion: Speed & Period Geosynchronous Orbits Gravitational Potential Energy Gravitational Potential Energy for Systems of Masses Energy of Circular Orbits Energy of Elliptical Orbits Escape Velocity Mass Distributions with Calculus

Ch 14: Fluid Mechanics

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

Ch 15: Oscillatory Motion

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 16: Wave Motion

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

Ch 17: Sound Waves

Sound Waves Sound Intensity The Doppler Effect

Ch 18: Superposition and Standing Waves

Standing Sound Waves Beats

Ch 19: Temperature

Temperature Linear Thermal Expansion Volume Thermal Expansion

Ch 20: The First Law of Thermodynamics

Moles and Avogadro's Number Intro to Calorimetry Heat Equations for Special Processes & Molar Specific Heats Latent Heat & Phase Changes First Law of Thermodynamics Isothermal Processes Heat Transfer

Ch 21: The Kinetic Theory of Gases

The Ideal Gas Law Kinetic-Molecular Theory of Gases

Ch 22: Heat Engines, Entropy, and the Second Law of Thermodynamics

The Otto Cycle The Carnot Cycle Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics Statistical Interpretation of Entropy

Ch 23: Electric Fields

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

Ch 24: Gauss' Law

Electric Fields in Conductors Electric Flux Gauss' Law Electric Flux with Calculus Gauss' Law with Calculus

Ch 25: 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 26: Capacitance and Dielectrics

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 27: Current and Resistance

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

Ch 28: Direct-Current Circuits

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

Ch 29: Magnetic Fields

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 30: Sources of the 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 31: Faraday's Law

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

Ch 32: Inductance

Mutual Inductance Self Inductance Inductors LR Circuits LC Circuits LRC Circuits

Ch 33: Alternating-Current 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 Transformers

Ch 34: Electromagnetic Waves

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

Ch 35: The Nature of Light and the Principles of Ray Optics

Ray Nature Of Light Reflection Of Light Refraction Of Light Total Internal Reflection

Ch 36: Image Formation

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

Ch 37+38: The Wave Nature of Light

Diffraction Diffraction with Huygen's Principle Young's Double Slit Experiment Single Slit Diffraction Polarization & Polarization Filters

Ch 39: Special Relativity

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

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