College Physics – Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille – 11th Edition

About the authors

Preface

Engaging App lications

MCAT test prepa ration guide

Part 1: Mechanics

Topic 1 Units, Trigonometry, and Vectors

1.1 Standards of Length, Mass, and Time

1.2 The Building Blocks of Matter

1.3 Dimensional Analysis

1.4 Uncertainty in Measurement and Significant Figures

1.5 Unit Conversions for Physical Quantities

1.6 Estimates and Order-of-Magnitude Calculations

1.7 Coordinate Systems

1.8 Trigonometry Review

1.9 Vectors

1.10 Components of a Vector

1.11 Problem-Solving Strategy

Summary

Topic 2 Motion in One Dimension

2.1 Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration

2.2 Motion Diagrams

2.3 One-Dimensional Motion with Constant Acceleration

2.4 Freely Falling Objects

Summary

Topic 3 Motion in Two Dimensions

3.1 Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration in Two Dimensions

3.2 Two-Dimensional Motion

3.3 Relative Velocity

Summary

Topic 4 Newton’s Laws of Motion

4.1 Forces

4.2 The Laws of Motion

4.3 The Normal and Kinetic Friction Forces

4.4 Static Friction Forces

4.5 Tension Forces

4.6 Applications of Newton’s Laws

4.7 Two-Body Problems

Summary

Topic 5 Energy

5.1 Work

5.2 Kinetic Energy and the Work–Energy Theorem

5.3 Gravitational Potential Energy

5.4 Gravity and Nonconservative Forces

5.5 Spring Potential Energy

5.6 Systems and Energy Conservation

5.7 Power

5.8 Work Done by a Varying Force

Summary

Topic 6 Momentum, Impulse, and Collisions

6.1 Momentum and Impulse

6.2 Conservation of Momentum

6.3 Collisions in One Dimension

6.4 Glancing Collisions

6.5 Rocket Propulsion

Summary

Topic 7 R otational Motion and Gravitation

7.1 Angular Velocity and Angular Acceleration

7.2 Rotational Motion Under Constant Angular Acceleration

7.3 Tangential Velocity, Tangential Acceleration, and Centripetal Acceleration

7.4 Newton’s Second Law for Uniform Circular Motion

7.5 Newtonian Gravitation

Summary

Topic 8 R otational Equilibrium and Dynamics

8.1 Torque

8.2 Center of Mass and Its Motion

8.3 Torque and the Two Conditions for Equilibrium

8.4 The Rotational Second Law of Motion

8.5 Rotational Kinetic Energy

8.6 Angular Momentum

Summary

Topic 9 Fluids and Solids

9.1 States of Matter

9.2 Density and Pressure

9.3 Variation of Pressure with Depth

9.4 Pressure Measurements

9.5 Buoyant Forces and Archimedes’ Principle

9.6 Fluids in Motion

9.7 Other Applications of Fluid Dynamics

9.8 Surface Tension, Capillary Action, and Viscous Fluid Flow

9.9 Transport Phenomena

9.10 The Deformation of Solids

Summary

Part 2 Thermodynamics

Topic 10 T hermal Physics

10.1 Temperature and the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

10.2 Thermometers and Temperature Scales

10.3 Thermal Expansion of Solids and Liquids

10.4 The Ideal Gas Law

10.5 The Kinetic Theory of Gases

Summary

Topic 11 Energy in Thermal Processes

11.1 Heat and Internal Energy

11.2 Specific Heat

11.3 Calorimetry

11.4 Latent Heat and Phase Change

11.5 Energy Transfer

11.6 Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases

Summary

Topic 12 T he Laws of Thermodynamics

12.1 Work in Thermodynamic Processes

12.2 The First Law of Thermodynamics

12.3 Thermal Processes in Gases

12.4 Heat Engines and the Second Law of Thermodynamics

12.5 Entropy

12.6 Human Metabolism

Summary

Part 3 Vibrations and Waves

Topic 13 Vibrations and Waves

13.1 Hooke’s Law

13.2 Elastic Potential Energy

13.3 Concepts of Oscillation Rates in Simple Harmonic Motion

13.4 Position, Velocity, and Acceleration as Functions of Time

13.5 Motion of a Pendulum

13.6 Damped Oscillations

13.7 Waves

13.8 Frequency, Amplitude, and Wavelength

13.9 The Speed of Waves on Strings

13.10 Interference of Waves

13.11 Reflection of Waves

Summary

Topic 14 Sound

14.1 Producing a Sound Wave

14.2 Characteristics of Sound Waves

14.3 The Speed of Sound

14.4 Energy and Intensity of Sound Waves

14.5 Spherical and Plane Waves

14.6 The Doppler Effect

14.7 Interference of Sound Waves

14.8 Standing Waves

14.9 Forced Vibrations and Resonance

14.10 Standing Waves in Air Columns

14.11 Beats

14.12 Quality of Sound

14.13 The Ear

Summary

Part 4 Electricity and Magnetism

Topic 15 Electric Forces and Fields

15.1 Electric Charges, Insulators, and Conductors

15.2 Coulomb’s Law

15.3 Electric Fields

15.4 Electric Field Lines

15.5 Conductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium

15.6 The Millikan Oil-Drop Experiment

15.7 The Van de Graaff Generator

15.8 Electric Flux and Gauss’ Law

Summary

Topic 16 Electrical Energy and Capacitance

16.1 Electric Potential Energy and Electric Potential

16.2 Electric Potential and Potential Energy of Point Charges

16.3 Potentials, Charged Conductors, and Equipotential Surfaces

16.4 Applications

16.5 Capacitors

16.6 Combinations of Capacitors

16.7 Energy in a Capacitor

16.8 Capacitors with Dielectrics

Summary

Topic 17 Current and Resistance

17.1 Electric Current

17.2 A Microscopic View: Current and Drift Speed

17.3 Current and Voltage Measurements In Circuits

17.4 Resistance, Resistivity, and Ohm’s Law

17.5 Temperature Variation of Resistance

17.6 Electrical Energy and Power

17.7 Superconductors

17.8 Electrical Activity in the Heart

Summary

Topic 18 Direct-Current Circuits

18.1 Sources of emf

18.2 Resistors in Series

18.3 Resistors in Parallel

18.4 Kirchhoff’s Rules and Complex DC Circuits

18.5 RC Circuits

18.6 Household Circuits

18.7 Electrical Safety

18.8 Conduction of Electrical Signals by Neurons

Summary

Topic 19 Magnetism

19.1 Magnets

19.2 Earth’s Magnetic Field

19.3 Magnetic Fields

19.4 Motion of a Charged Particle in a Magnetic Field

19.5 Magnetic Force on a Current - Carrying Conductor

19.6 Magnetic Torque

19.7 Ampère’s Law

19.8 Magnetic Force Between Two Parallel Conductors

19.9 Magnetic Fields of Current Loops and Solenoids

19.10 Magnetic Domains

Summary

Topic 20 Induced Voltages and Inductance

20.1 Induced emf and Magnetic Flux

20.2 Faraday’s Law of Induction and Lenz’s Law

20.3 Motional emf

20.4 Generators

20.5 Self-Inductance

20.6 RL Circuits

20.7 Energy Stored in Magnetic Fields

Summary

Topic 21 A lternating-Current Circuits and Electromagnetic Waves

21.1 Resistors in an AC Circuit

21.2 Capacitors in an AC Circuit

21.3 Inductors in an AC Circuit

21.4 The RLC Series Circuit

21.5 Power in an AC Circuit

21.6 Resonance in a Series RLC Circuit

21.7 The Transformer

21.8 Maxwell’s Predictions

21.9 Hertz’s Confirmation of Maxwell’s Predictions

21.10 Production of Electromagnetic Waves by an Antenna

21.11 Properties of Electromagnetic Waves

21.12 The Spectrum of Electromagnetic Waves

21.13 The Doppler Effect for Electromagnetic Waves

Summary

Part 5 Light and Optics

Topic 22 R eflection and Refraction of Light

22.1 The Nature of Light

22.2 Reflection and Refraction

22.3 The Law of Refraction

22.4 Dispersion and Prisms

22.5 The Rainbow

22.6 Huygens’ Principle

22.7 Total Internal Reflection

Summary

Topic 23 Mirrors and Lenses

23.1 Flat Mirrors

23.2 Images Formed by Spherical Mirrors

23.3 Images Formed by Refraction

23.4 Atmospheric Refraction

23.5 Thin Lenses

23.6 Lens and Mirror Aberrations

Summary

Topic 24 Wave Optics

24.1 Conditions for Interference

24.2 Young’s Double-Slit Experiment

24.3 Change of Phase Due to Reflection

24.4 Interference in Thin Films

24.5 Using Interference to Read CDs and DVDs

24.6 Diffraction

24.7 Single-Slit Diffraction

24.8 Diffraction Gratings

24.9 Polarization of Light Waves

Summary

Topic 25 Optical Instruments

25.1 The Camera

25.2 The Eye

25.3 The Simple Magnifier

25.4 The Compound Microscope

25.5 The Telescope

25.6 Resolution of Single-Slit and Circular Apertures

25.7 The Michelson Interferometer

Summary

Part 6 Modern Physics

Topic 26 Relativity

26.1 Galilean Relativity

26.2 The Speed of Light

26.3 Einstein’s Principle of Relativity

26.4 Consequences of Special Relativity

26.5 Relativistic Momentum

26.6 Relative Velocity in Special Relativity

26.7 Relativistic Energy and the Equivalence of Mass and Energy

26.8 General Relativity

Summary

Topic 27 Quantum Physics

27.1 Blackbody Radiation and Planck’s Hypothesis

27.2 The Photoelectric Effect and the Particle Theory of Light

27.3 X - Rays

27.4 Diffraction of X-Rays by Crystals

27.5 The Compton Effect

27.6 The Dual Nature of Light and Matter

27.7 The Wave Function

27.8 The Uncertainty Principle

Summary

Topic 28 A tomic Physics

28.1 Early Models of the Atom

28.2 Atomic Spectra

28.3 The Bohr Model

28.4 Quantum Mechanics and the Hydrogen Atom

28.5 The Exclusion Principle and the Periodic Table

28.6 Characteristic X-Rays

28.7 Atomic Transitions and Lasers

Summary

Topic 29 Nuclear Physics

29.1 Some Properties of Nuclei

29.2 Binding Energy

29.3 Radioactivity

29.4 The Decay Processes

29.5 Natural Radioactivity

29.6 Nuclear Reactions

29.7 Medical Applications of Radiation

Summary

Topic 30 Nuclear Energy and Elementary Particles

30.1 Nuclear Fission

30.2 Nuclear Fusion

30.3 Elementary Particles and the Fundamental Forces

30.4 Positrons and Other Antiparticles

30.5 Classification of Particles

30.6 Conservation Laws

30.7 The Eightfold Way

30.8 Quarks and Color

30.9 Electroweak Theory and the Standard Model

30.10 The Cosmic Connection

30.11 Unanswered Questions in Cosmology

30.12 Problems and Perspectives

Summary

Appendix A: Mathematics Review

Appendix B: An Abbreviated Table of Isotopes

Appendix C: Some Useful Tables

Appendix D: SI Units

Answers: Quick Quizzes, Example Questions, and Odd-Numbered Conceptual Questions and Problems

Index