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In Hecht's groundbreaking book, you'll find real-life applications, and unparalleled art and photography program, a presentation that anticipates students' questions, and an approach that emphasizes contemporary physics while interweaving historical perspectives. Hecht's coverage of classical physics is exceptionally clear and insightful. He shows students how 20th-century physics illuminates the classical topics of each chapter, adding excitement to the subject matter. Approximately 1,300 illustrations make it possible for students to visualize a diversity of physical phenomena. Many of these are multi-frame, sequential drawings allowing students to comprehend the temporal unfolding of complex events. A selection of sketch art teaches students how to create problem-solving diagrams.

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• 1 An Introduction to Physics(p. 1)
• Measurement(p. 6)
• The Language of Physics(p. 13)
• 2 Kinematics: Speed & Velocity(p. 20)
• Speed(p. 20)
• Velocity(p. 28)
• Relative Motion(p. 38)
• 3 Kinematics: Acceleration(p. 53)
• The Concept of Acceleration(p. 53)
• Uniformly Accelerated Motion(p. 56)
• Free-Fall(p. 62)
• 4 Newton's Three Laws(p. 85)
• The Three Laws(p. 85)
• Dynamics & Statics(p. 97)
• 5 Centripetal Force & Gravity(p. 141)
• Centripetal Force(p. 141)
• Gravity(p. 147)
• The Cosmic Force(p. 155)
• 6 Energy(p. 171)
• The Transfer of Energy(p. 171)
• Mechanical Energy(p. 180)
• Conservation of Mechanical Energy(p. 187)
• 7 Momentum & Collisions(p. 209)
• Linear Momentum(p. 209)
• 8 Rotational Motion(p. 234)
• The Kinematics of Rotation(p. 234)
• Rotational Equilibrium(p. 243)
• The Dynamics of Rotation(p. 253)
• 9 Solids, Liquids, & Gases(p. 283)
• Atoms & Matter(p. 283)
• Fluid Statics(p. 290)
• Fluid Dynamics(p. 302)
• 10 Elasticity & Oscillations(p. 329)
• Elasticity(p. 329)
• Harmonic Motion(p. 344)
• 11 Waves & Sound(p. 371)
• Mechanical Waves(p. 371)
• Sound(p. 382)
• 12 Thermal Properties of Matter(p. 423)
• Temperature(p. 423)
• Thermal Expansion(p. 429)
• The Gas Laws(p. 435)
• 13 Heat & Thermal Energy(p. 456)
• Thermal Energy(p. 456)
• Change of State(p. 467)
• The Transfer of Thermal Energy(p. 473)
• 14 Thermodynamics(p. 490)
• The First Law of Thermodynamics(p. 490)
• Cyclic Processes: Engines & Refrigerators(p. 503)
• The Second Law of Thermodynamics(p. 510)
• 15 Electrostatics: Forces(p. 529)
• Electromagnetic Charge(p. 529)
• The Electric Force(p. 537)
• The Electric Field(p. 544)
• 16 Electrostatics: Energy(p. 569)
• Electric Potential(p. 569)
• Capacitance(p. 584)
• 17 Direct Current(p. 607)
• Flowing Electricity(p. 607)
• Resistance(p. 614)
• 18 Circuits(p. 635)
• Circuit Principles(p. 635)
• Network Analysis (Optional)(p. 649)
• 19 Magnetism(p. 667)
• Magnets & the Magnetic Field(p. 667)
• Electrodynamics(p. 677)
• Magnetic Force(p. 687)
• 20 Electromagnetic Induction(p. 709)
• Electromagnetically Induced emf(p. 709)
• Generators(p. 720)
• Self-Induction(p. 725)
• 21 AC & Electronics(p. 743)
• Alternating Current(p. 743)
• R-L-C AC Networks (Optional)(p. 753)
• Electronics (Optional)(p. 765)
• 22 Radiant Energy: Light(p. 783)
• The Nature of Light(p. 783)
• The Electromagnetic-Photon Spectrum(p. 796)
• 23 The Propagation of Light: Scattering(p. 812)
• Scattering(p. 812)
• Reflection(p. 816)
• Refraction(p. 822)
• The World of Color(p. 832)
• 24 Geometrical Optics & Instruments(p. 845)
• Lenses(p. 845)
• Mirrors(p. 871)
• 25 Physical Optics(p. 888)
• Polarization(p. 888)
• Interference(p. 899)
• Diffraction(p. 910)
• 26 Special Relativity(p. 933)
• Before the Special Theory(p. 933)
• The Special Theory of Relativity(p. 936)
• Relativistic Dynamics(p. 951)
• 27 The Origins of Modern Physics(p. 968)
• Subatomic Particles(p. 968)
• The Nuclear Atom(p. 979)
• 28 The Evolution of Quantum Theory(p. 996)
• The Old Quantum Theory(p. 996)
• Atomic Theory(p. 1009)
• 29 Quantum Mechanics(p. 1027)
• The Conceptual Basis of Quantum Mechanics(p. 1027)
• Quantum Physics(p. 1035)
• 30 Nuclear Physics(p. 1056)
• Nuclear Structure(p. 1056)
• Nuclear Transformation(p. 1068)
• 31 High-Energy Physics(p. 1094)
• Elementary Particles(p. 1094)
• Quantum Field Theory(p. 1100)
• Appendixes A Brief Mathematical Review(p. 1)
• Appendix A Algebra(p. 1)
• Appendix B Geometry(p. 5)
• Appendix C Trigonometry(p. 6)
• Appendix D Vectors(p. 6)
• Appendix E Dimensions(p. 6)
• Complete Math Review CD-ROM
• Answer Section(p. 1)
• Credits(p. 1)
• Index(p. 1)