College Physics – Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille – 8th Edition

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1: Standards of Length, Mass and Time

1.2: The Building Blocks of Matter

1.3: Dimensional Analysis (6)

1.4: Uncertainty in Measurement and Significant Figures (8)

1.5: Conversion of Units (13)

1.6: Estimates and Order-of-Magnitude Calculations (7)

1.7: Coordinate Systems (6)

1.8: Trigonometry (10)

1.9: Problem Solving Strategy

1.X: Additional Problems (12)

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Chapter 2: Motion in One Dimension

2.1: Displacement

2.2: Velocity (19)

2.3: Acceleration (6)

2.4: Motion Diagrams

2.5: One-Dimensional Motion with Constant Acceleration (19)

2.6: Freely Falling Objects (10)

2.X: Additional Problems (21)

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Chapter 3: Vectors and Two-Dimensional Motion

3.1: Vectors and Their Properties (9)

3.2: Components of a Vector (12)

3.3: Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration in Two Dimensions

3.4: Motion in Two Dimensions (14)

3.5: Relative Velocity (9)

3.X: Additional Problems (29)

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Chapter 4: The Laws of Motion

4.1: Forces

4.2: Newton's First Law

4.3: Newton's Second Law

4.4: Newton's Third Law (16)

4.5: Applications of Newton's Laws (22)

4.6: Forces of Friction (17)

4.X: Additional Problems (27)

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Chapter 5: Energy

5.1: Work (8)

5.2: Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem (10)

5.3: Gravitational Potential Energy

5.4: Spring Potential Energy (13)

5.5: Systems and Energy Conservation (18)

5.6: Power (8)

5.7: Work Done by a Varying Force (3)

5.X: Additional Problems (30)

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Chapter 6: Momentum and Collisions

6.1: Momentum and Impulse (19)

6.2: Conservation of Momentum (8)

6.3: Collisions

6.4: Glancing Collisions (23)

6.5: Rocket Propulsion

6.X: Additional Problems (27)

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Chapter 7: Rotational Motion and the Law of Gravity

7.1: Angular Speed and Angular Acceleration (4)

7.2: Rotational Motion Under Constant Angular Acceleration

7.3: Relations Between Angular and Linear Quantities (10)

7.4: Centripetal Acceleration (18)

7.5: Newtonian Gravitation (8)

7.6: Kepler's Law (5)

7.X: Additional Problems (31)

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Chapter 8: Rotational Equilibriumand Rotational Dynamics

8.1: Torque (6)

8.2: Torque and the Two Conditions for Equilibrium

8.3: The Center of Gravity

8.4: Examples of Objects in Equilibrium (24)

8.5: Relationship Between Torque and Angular (11)

8.6: Rotational Kinetic Energy (12)

8.7: Angular Momentum (14)

8.X: Additional Problems (21)

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Chapter 9: Solids and Fluids

9.1: States of Matter

9.2: The Deformation of Solids (12)

9.3: Density and Pressure (7)

9.4: Variation of Pressure with Depth

9.5: Pressure Measurements (9)

9.6: Buoyant Forces and Archimedes' Principle (15)

9.7: Fluids in Motion

9.8: Other Applications of Fluid Dynamics (15)

9.9: Surface Tension, Capillary Action, and Viscous Fluid Flow (14)

9.10: Transport Phenomena (4)

9.X: Additional Problems (16)

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Chapter 10: Thermal Physics

10.1: Temperature and the Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics

10.2: Thermometers and Temperature Scales (10)

10.3: Thermal Expansion of Solids and Liquids (18)

10.4: Macroscopic Description of an Ideal Gas (10)

10.5: The Kinetic Theory of Gases (8)

10.X: Additional Problems (18)

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Chapter 11: Energy in Thermal Processes

11.1: Heat and Internal Energy

11.2: Specific Heat (14)

11.3: Calorimetry (10)

11.4: Latent Heat and Phase Change (13)

11.5: Energy Transfer (13)

11.6: Global Warming and Greenhouse Gases

11.X: Additional Problems (23)

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Chapter 12: The Laws of Thermodynamics

12.1: Work in Thermodynamic Processes (10)

12.2: The First Law of Thermodynamics

12.3: Thermal Processes (18)

12.4: Heat Engines and the Second Law of Thermodynamics (16)

12.5: Entropy (10)

12.6: Human Metabolism (3)

12.X: Additional Problems (14)

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Chapter 13: Vibrations and Waves

13.1: Hooke's Law (7)

13.2: Elastic Potential Energy (9)

13.3: Compaing Simple Harmonic Motion with Uniform Circular Motion

13.4: Position, Velocity, and Acceleration as a Function of Time (17)

13.5: Motion of a Pendulum (7)

13.6: Damped Oscillations

13.7: Waves

13.8: Frequency, Amplitude, and Wavelength (8)

13.9: The Speed of waves on Strings (12)

13.10: Interference of Waves

13.11: Reflection of Waves (2)

13.X: Additional Problems (15)

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Chapter 14: Sound

14.1: Producing a Sound Wave

14.2: Characteristics of Sound Waves

14.3: The Speed of Sound (9)

14.4: Energy and Intensity of Sound Waves

14.5: Spherical and Plane Waves (13)

14.6: The Doppler Effect (10)

14.7: Interference of Sound Waves (5)

14.8: Standing Waves (10)

14.9: Forced Vibrations and Resonance (1)

14.10: Standing Waves in Air Columns (6)

14.11: Beats (5)

14.12: Quality of Sound

14.13: The Ear (2)

14.X: Additional Problems (13)

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Chapter 15: Electric Forces and Electric Fields

15.1: Properties of Electric Charges

15.2: Insulators and Conductors

15.3: Coulomb's Law (16)

15.4: The Electric Field (13)

15.5: Electric Field Lines

15.6: Conductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium (6)

15.7: The Millikan Oil-Drop Experiment

15.8: The Van De Graaff Generator (4)

15.9: Electric Fllux and Gauss's Law (9)

15.X: Additional Problems (16)

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Chapter 16: Electrical Energy and Capacitance

16.1: Potential Difference and Electric Potential (10)

16.2: Electric Potential and Potential Energy Due to Point Charges

16.3: Potentials and Charged Conductors

16.4: Equipotential Surfaces (14)

16.5: Applications

16.6: Capacitance

16.7: The Parallel-Plate Capacitor (8)

16.8: Combinations of Capacitors (12)

16.9: Energy Stored in a Charged Capacitor (4)

16.10: Capacitors with Dielectrics (5)

16.X: Additional Problems (15)

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Chapter 17: Current and Resistance

17.1: Electric Current

17.2: A Microscopic View: Current and Drift Speed (9)

17.3: Current and Voltage Measuremtns in Circuits

17.4: Resistance, Resistivity, and Ohm's Law (12)

17.5: Temperature Variation of Resistance (11)

17.6: Electrical Energy and Power (16)

17.7: Superconductors

17.8: Electrical Activity in the Heart

17.X: Additional Problems (19)

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Chapter 18: Direct-Current Circuits

18.1: Sources of emf

18.2: Resistors in Series

18.3: Resistors in Parallel (15)

18.4: Kirchhoff's Rules and Complex DC Circuits (14)

18.5: RC Circuits (7)

18.6: Household Circuits (4)

18.7: Electrical Safety

18.8: Conduction of Electrical Signals by Neurons (3)

18.X: Additional Problems (24)

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Chapter 19: Magnetism

19.1: Magnets

19.2: Earth's Magnetic Field

19.3: Magnetic Fields (11)

19.4: Magnetic Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor (13)

19.5: Torque on a Current Loop and Electric Motors (8)

19.6: Motion of a Charged Particle in a Magnetic Field (10)

19.7: Magnetic Field of a Long, Straight Wire and Ampère's Law (12)

19.8: Magnetic Force Between Two Parallel Conductors (4)

19.9: Magnetic Fields of Current Loops and Solenoids (5)

19.10: Magnetic Domains

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Chapter 20: Induced Voltages and Inductance

20.1: Induced emf and Magnetic Flux (7)

20.2: Faraday's Law of Induction (11)

20.3: Motional emf (6)

20.4: Lenz's Law Revisited (The Minus Sign in Faraday's Law) (8)

20.5: Generators (7)

20.6: Self-Inductance (5)

20.7: RL Circuits (6)

20.8: Energy Stored in a Magnetic Field (4)

20.X: Additional Problems (12)

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Chapter 21: Alternating-Current Circuits and Electromagnetic Waves

21.1: Resistors in an AC Circuit (6)

21.2: Capacitors in an AC Circuit (6)

21.3: Inductors in an AC Circuit (5)

21.4: The RLC Series Circuit (12)

21.5: Power in an AC Circuit (7)

21.6: Resonance in a Series RLC Circuit (6)

21.7: The Transformer (6)

21.8: Maxwell's Predictions

21.9: Hertz's Confirmation of Maxell's Predictions

21.10: Production of Electromagnetic Waves

21.11: Properties of Electromagnetic Waves (10)

21.12: The Spectrum of Electromagnetic Waves (4)

21.13: The Doppler Effect for Electromagnetic Waves (3)

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Chapter 22: Reflection and Refraction of Light

22.1: The Nature of Light (7)

22.2: Reflection and Refraction

22.3: The Law of Refraction (20)

22.4: Dispersion and Prisms (6)

22.5: The Rainbow

22.6: Huygens's Principle

22.7: Total Internal Reflection (11)

22.X: Additional Problems (16)

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Chapter 23: Mirrors and Lenses

23.1: Flat Mirrors (5)

23.2: Reflection and Refraction

23.3: Convex Mirrors and Sign Conventions (15)

23.4: Images Formed by Refraction (8)

23.5: Atmospheric Refraction

23.6: Thin Lenses (18)

23.7: Lens and Mirror Aberrations

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Chapter 24: Wave Optics

24.1: Conditions for Interference

24.2: Young's Double-Slit Experiment (15)

24.3: Change of Phase Due to Reflection

24.4: Interference in Thin Films (15)

24.5: Using Interference to Read CDs and DVDs

24.6: Diffraction

24.7: Single-Slit Diffraction (7)

24.8: The Diffraction Grating (13)

24.9: Polarization of Light Waves (11)

24.X: Additional Problems (13)

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Chapter 25: Optical Instruments

25.1: The Camera (8)

25.2: The Eye (10)

25.3: The Simple Magnifier (6)

25.4: The Compound Microscope

25.5: The Telescope (12)

25.6: Resolution of Single-Slit and Circular Apertures (10)

25.7: The Michelson Interferometer (6)

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Chapter 26: Relativity

26.1: Galilean Relativity

26.2: The Speed of Light

26.3: Einstin's Principle of Relativity

26.4: Consequences of Special Relativity (15)

26.5: Relativistic Momentum

26.6: Relativistic Energy and the Equivalence of Mass (9)

26.7: General Relativity

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Chapter 27: Quantum Physics

27.1: Blackbody Radiation and Planck's Hypothesis (8)

27.2: The Photoelectric Effect and the Particle Theory of Light (6)

27.3: X-Rays (3)

27.4: Dirrfaction of X-Rays by Crystals (4)

27.5: The Compton Effect (5)

27.6: The Dual Nature of Light and Matter (6)

27.7: The Wave Function

27.8: The Uncertainty Principle (6)

27.X: Additional Problems (12)

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Chapter 28: Atomic Physics

28.1: Early Models of the Atom

28.2: Atomic Spectra (6)

28.3: The Bohr Model (23)

28.4: Quantum Mechanics and the Hydrogen Atom

28.5: The Exclusion Principle and the Periodic Table (4)

28.6: Characteristic X-Rays (4)

28.7: Atomic Transitions and Lasers

28.X: Additional Problems (9)

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Chapter 29: Nuclear Physics

29.1: Some Properties of Nuclei (8)

29.2: Binding Energy (6)

29.3: Radioactivity (8)

29.4: The Decay Processes (8)

29.5: Natural Radioactivity

29.6: Nuclear Reactions (8)

29.7: Medical Applications of Radiation (7)

29.X: Additional Problems (9)

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Chapter 30: Nuclear Energy and Elementary Particles

30.1: Nuclear Fission (10)

30.2: Nuclear Fusion (6)

30.3: Elementary Particles and the Fundamental Forces

30.4: Positrons and Other Antiparticles (3)

30.5: Classification of Particles

30.6: Conservation Laws (6)

30.7: The Eightfold Way

30.8: Quarks and Color (5)

30.9: Electroweak Theory and the Standard Model

30.10: The Cosmic Connection

30.11: Problems and Perspectives

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Chapter A: Appendix A Mathematics Review

A.1: MatheMatical Notation

A.2: Scientific Notation (7)

A.3A: Algebra: Some Basic Rules (5)

A.3B: Algebra: Powers (6)

A.3C: Algebra: Factoring

A.3D: Algebra: Quadratic Equations (4)

A.3E: Algebra: Linear Equations (4)

A.3F: Algebra: Solving Simultaneous Linear Equations (3)

A.3G: Algebra: Logarithms and Exponentials

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