Physics - Ohanian, Hans C. (New York Norton, 1989)
Table of Contents: Preface. Prelude: The World of Physics. -- 1. Measurement of Space, Time, and Mass -- 2. Kinematics in One Dimension -- 3. Vectors -- 4. Kinematics in Three Dimensions -- 5. Dynamics - Newton's Laws -- 6. Dynamics - Forces and the Solution of the Equation of Motion -- 7. Work and Energy -- 8. Conservation of Energy -- 9. Gravitation -- 10. Systems of Particles -- 11. Collisions -- 12. Kinematics of a Rigid Body -- 13. Dynamics of a Rigid Body -- 14. Statics and Elasticity -- 15. Oscillations -- 16. Waves -- 17. Sound and Other Wave Phenomena -- 18. Fluid Mechanics -- 19. The Ideal Gas and Kinetic Theory -- 20. Heat -- 21. Thermodynamics -- 22. Electric Force and Electric Charge -- 23. The Electric Field -- 24. Gauss' Law -- 25. The Electrostatic Potential -- 26. Electric Energy -- 27. Capacitors and Dielectrics -- 28. Currents and Ohm's Law -- 29. DC Circuits -- 30. The Magnetic Force and Field -- 31. Ampere's Law -- 32. Electromagnetic Induction -- 33. Magnetic Materials -- 34. AC Circuits -- 35. The Displacement Current and Maxwell's Equations -- 36. Light and Radio Waves -- 37. Reflection, Refraction, and Polarization -- 38. Mirrors, Lenses, and Optical Instruments -- 39. Interference -- 41. Diffraction -- 41. The Theory of Special Relativity -- 42. Quanta of Light -- 43. Atomic Structure and Spectral Lines -- 44. Quantum Structure of Atoms, Molecules, and Solids -- 45. Nuclei -- 46. Elementary Particles. -- Appendix 1. Index to Tables. Appendix 2. Mathematical Symbols and Formulas. Appendix 3. Perimeters, Areas, and Volumes. Appendix 4. Brief Review of Trigonometry. Appendix 5. Brief Review of Calculus. Appendix 6. The International System of Units (SI). Appendix 7. Conversion Factors. Appendix 8. Best Values of Fundamental Constants. Appendix 9. The Chemical Elements and the Periodic Table. Appendix 10. Formula Sheets. Appendix 11. Answers to Even-Numbered Problems. Photograph Credits. Index.
Includes bibliographical references.
Keywords: Physics