Table of Contents

1 Introduction and Mathematical Concepts 1 2 Kinematics in One Dimension 26 3 Kinematics in Two Dimensions 54 4 Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion 79 5 Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion 121 6 Work and Energy 142 7 Impulse and Momentum 173 8 Rotational Kinematics 197 9 Rotational Dynamics 218 10 Simple Harmonic Motion and Elasticity 251 11 Fluids 281 12 Temperature and Heat 316 13 The Transfer of Heat 348 14 The Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory 367 15 Thermodynamics 388 16 Waves and Sound 422 17 The Principle of Linear Superposition and Interference Phenomena 456 18 Electric Forces and Electric Fields 481 19 Electric Potential Energy and the Electric Potential 514 20 Electric Circuits 541 21 Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields 580 22 Electromagnetic Induction 615 23 Alternating Current Circuits 651 24 Electromagnetic Waves 673 25 The Refl ection of Light: Mirrors 699 26 The Refraction of Light: Lenses and Optical Instruments 721 27 Interference and the Wave Nature of Light 766 28 Special Relativity 798 29 Particles and Waves 822 30 The Nature of the Atom 844 31 Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity 876 32 Ionizing Radiation, Nuclear Energy, and Elementary Particles 903 Appendixes A-1 Appendix A Powers of Ten and Scientifi c Notation A-1 Appendix B Signifi cant Figures A-1 Appendix C Algebra A-2 Appendix D Exponents and Logarithms A-3 Appendix E Geometry and Trigonometry A-4 Appendix F Selected Isotopes A-5 Answers to Check Your Understanding A-9 Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems A-16 Index I-1

About the Author

John D. Cutnell is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
Kenneth W. Johnson is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.