Conceptual Physics 13th GLOBAL Edition by Paul G. Hewitt, ISBN-13: 978-1292437330

Conceptual Physics 13th GLOBAL Edition by Paul G. Hewitt, ISBN-13: 978-1292437330

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• Publisher: ‎ Pearson; 13th edition (February 9, 2021)
•  907 pages
• Language: ‎ English
• ISBN-10: ‎ 1292437332
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1292437330

Paul Hewitt’s best-selling Conceptual Physics is guided by the principle of “concepts before calculations.” Author Paul Hewitt engages learners with real-world analogies and imagery to build a strong conceptual understanding of physical principles, ranging from classical mechanics to modern physics.

Table of Contents:

Some Significant Dates in the History of Physics
Periodic Table of the Elements
Conceptual Physics
Conceptual Physics
Contents in Brief
Contents in Detail
Conceptual Physics Photo Album
To the Student
To the Instructor
Chapter 1 About Science
1.1 Scientific Measurements
How Eratosthenes Measured the Size of Earth
Size of the Moon
Distance to the Moon
Distance to the Sun
Size of the Sun
Mathematics—The Language of Science
1.2 Scientific Methods
The Scientific Attitude
Dealing with Misconceptions
1.3 Science, Art, and Religion
1.4 Science and Technology
1.5 Physics—The Basic Science
1.6 In Perspective
Chapter 1 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
1.1 Scientific Measurements
1.2 Scientific Methods
1.3 Science, Art, and Religion
1.4 Science and Technology
1.5 Physics—The Basic Science
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter One Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Part One Mechanics
Chapter 2 Newton’s First Law of Motion–Inertia
2.1 Aristotle on Motion
Copernicus and the Moving Earth
2.2 Galileo’s Experiments
Leaning Tower
Inclined Planes
2.3 Newton’s First Law of Motion
2.4 Net Force and Vectors
2.5 The Equilibrium Rule
2.6 Support Force
2.7 Equilibrium of Moving Things
2.8 The Moving Earth
Chapter 2 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
2.1 Aristotle on Motion
2.2 Galileo’s Experiments
2.3 Newton’s First Law of Motion
2.4 Net Force and Vectors
2.5 The Equilibrium Rule
2.6 Support Force
2.7 Equilibrium of Moving Things
2.8 The Moving Earth
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Two Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 3 Linear Motion
3.1 Speed
Instantaneous Speed
Average Speed
Motion Is Relative
3.2 Velocity
Constant Velocity
Changing Velocity
3.3 Acceleration
Acceleration on Galileo’s Inclined Planes
3.4 Free Fall
How Fast
How Far
How Quickly “How Fast” Changes
3.5 Velocity Vectors
Chapter 3 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
3.1 Speed
3.2 Velocity
3.3 Acceleration
3.4 Free Fall
3.5 Velocity Vectors
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Three Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 4 Newton’s Second Law of Motion
4.1 Forces
4.2 Friction
4.3 Mass and Weight
Mass Resists Acceleration
4.4 Newton’s Second Law of Motion
4.5 When Acceleration Is g—Free Fall
4.6 When Acceleration Is Less Than g—Nonfree Fall
Chapter 4 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
4.1 Forces
4.2 Friction
4.3 Mass and Weight
4.4 Newton’s Second Law of Motion
4.5 When Acceleration Is g—Free Fall
4.6 When Acceleration Is Less Than g— Nonfree Fall
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Four Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 5 Newton’s Third Law of Motion
5.1 Forces and Interactions
5.2 Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Simple Rule to Identify Action and Reaction
Defining Your System
5.3 Action and Reaction on Different Masses
5.4 Vectors and the Third Law
5.5 Summary of Newton’s Three Laws
Chapter 5 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
5.1 Forces and Interactions
5.2 Newton’s Third Law of Motion
5.3 Action and Reaction on Different Masses
5.4 Vectors and the Third Law
5.5 Summary of Newton’s Three Laws
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Five Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 6 Momentum
6.1 Momentum
6.2 Impulse
6.3 Impulse-Momentum Relationship
Case 1: Increasing Momentum
Case 2: Decreasing Momentum Over a Long Time
Case 3: Decreasing Momentum Over a Short Time
6.4 Bouncing
6.5 Conservation of Momentum
6.6 Collisions
6.7 More Complicated Collisions
Chapter 6 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
6.1 Momentum
6.2 Impulse
6.3 Impulse–Momentum Relationship
6.4 Bouncing
6.5 Conservation of Momentum
6.6 Collisions
6.7 More Complicated Collisions
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Six Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 7 Energy
7.1 Work
7.2 Power
Mechanical Energy
7.3 Potential Energy
7.4 Kinetic Energy
7.5 Work–Energy Theorem
7.6 Conservation of Energy
7.7 Machines
7.8 Efficiency
7.9 Major Sources of Energy
Recycled Energy
Chapter 7 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
7.1 Work
7.2 Power
7.3 Potential Energy
7.4 Kinetic Energy
7.5 Work–Energy Theorem
7.6 Conservation of Energy
7.7 Machines
7.8 Efficiency
7.9 Major Sources of Energy
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Seven Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 8 Rotational Motion
8.1 Circular Motion
8.2 Centripetal Force
8.3 Centrifugal Force
Centrifugal Force in a Rotating Reference Frame
Simulated Gravity
8.4 Rotational Inertia
8.5 Torque
8.6 Center of Mass and Center of Gravity
Locating the Center of Gravity
Stability
8.7 Angular Momentum
8.8 Conservation of Angular Momentum
Chapter 8 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
8.1 Circular Motion
8.2 Centripetal Force
8.3 Centrifugal Force
8.4 Rotational Inertia
8.5 Torque
8.6 Center of Mass and Center of Gravity
8.7 Angular Momentum
8.8 Conservation of Angular Momentum
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Application)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Formulation)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Eight Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 9 Gravity
9.1 The Universal Law of Gravity
9.2 The Universal Gravitational Constant, G
9.3 Gravity and Distance: The Inverse-Square Law
9.4 Weight and Weightlessness
9.5 Ocean Tides
Tides in the Earth and Atmosphere
Tidal Bulges on the Moon
9.6 Gravitational Fields
Gravitational Field Inside a Planet6
Einstein’s Theory of Gravitation
9.7 Black Holes
9.8 Universal Gravitation
Chapter 9 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
9.1 The Universal Law of Gravity
9.2 The Universal Gravitational Constant, G
9.3 Gravity and Distance: The Inverse-Square Law
9.4 Weight and Weightlessness
9.5 Ocean Tides
9.6 Gravitational Fields
9.7 Black Holes
9.8 Universal Gravitation
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Formulation)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Nine Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 10 Projectile and Satellite Motion
10.1 Projectile Motion
Projectiles Launched Horizontally
Projectiles Launched at an Angle
10.2 Fast-Moving Projectiles—Satellites
10.3 Circular Satellite Orbits
10.4 Elliptical Orbits
10.5 Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion
10.6 Energy Conservation and Satellite Motion
10.7 Escape Speed
Chapter 10 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
10.1 Projectile Motion
10.2 Fast-Moving Projectiles—Satellites
10.3 Circular Satellite Orbits
10.4 Elliptical Orbits
10.5 Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion
10.6 Energy Conservation and Satellite Motion
10.7 Escape Speed
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Ten Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Part Two Properties of Matter
Chapter 11 The Atomic Nature of Matter
11.1 The Atomic Hypothesis
11.2 Characteristics of Atoms
11.3 Atomic Imagery
11.4 Atomic Structure
The Elements
11.5 The Periodic Table of the Elements
Relative Sizes of Atoms
11.6 Isotopes
11.7 Molecules
11.8 Compounds and Mixtures
11.9 Antimatter
Dark Matter
Chapter 11 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
11.1 The Atomic Hypothesis
11.2 Characteristics of Atoms
11.3 Atomic Imagery
11.4 Atomic Structure
11.5 The Periodic Table of the Elements
11.6 Isotopes
11.7 Molecules
11.8 Compounds and Mixtures
11.9 Antimatter
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Eleven Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 12 Solids
12.1 Crystal Structure
12.2 Density
12.3 Elasticity
12.4 Tension and Compression
12.5 Arches
12.6 Scaling2
Chapter 12 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
12.1 Crystal Structure
12.2 Density
12.3 Elasticity
12.4 Tension and Compression
12.5 Arches
12.6 Scaling
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Twelve Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 13 Liquids
13.1 Pressure
13.2 Pressure in a Liquid
13.3 Buoyancy
13.4 Archimedes’ Principle
13.5 What Makes an Object Sink or Float?
13.6 Flotation
13.7 Pascal’s Principle
13.8 Surface Tension
13.9 Capillarity
Chapter 13 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
13.1 Pressure
13.2 Pressure in a Liquid
13.3 Buoyancy
13.4 Archimedes’ Principle
13.5 What Makes an Object Sink or Float?
13.6 Flotation
13.7 Pascal’s Principle
13.8 Surface Tension
13.9 Capillarity
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Thirteen Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 14 Gases
14.1 The Atmosphere
14.2 Atmospheric Pressure
The Barometer
14.3 Boyle’s Law
14.4 Buoyancy of Air
14.5 Bernoulli’s Principle
Applications of Bernoulli’s Principle
14.6 Plasma
Plasma in the Everyday World
Plasma Power
Chapter 14 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
14.1 The Atmosphere
14.2 Atmospheric Pressure
14.3 Boyle’s Law
14.4 Buoyancy of Air
14.5 Bernoulli’s Principle
14.6 Plasma
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Fourteen Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Part Three Heat
Chapter 15 Temperature, Heat, and Expansion
15.1 Temperature
15.2 Heat
Measuring Heat
15.3 Specific Heat Capacity
15.4 The High Specific Heat Capacity of Water
15.5 Thermal Expansion
Expansion of Water
Chapter 15 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
15.1 Temperature
15.2 Heat
15.3 Specific Heat Capacity
15.4 The High Specific Heat Capacity of Water
15.5 Thermal Expansion
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Fifteen Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 16 Heat Transfer
16.1 Conduction
16.2 Convection
16.3 Radiation
Emission of Radiant Energy
Absorption of Radiant Energy
Reflection of Radiant Energy
Cooling at Night by Radiation
16.4 Newton’s Law of Cooling
16.5 The Greenhouse Effect
16.6 Climate Change
16.7 Solar Power
16.8 Controlling Heat Transfer
Chapter 16 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
16.1 Conduction
16.2 Convection
16.3 Radiation
16.4 Newton’s Law of Cooling
16.5 The Greenhouse Effect
16.6 Climate Change
16.7 Solar Power
16.8 Controlling Heat Transfer
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Sixteen Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 17 Change of Phase
17.1 Evaporation
17.2 Condensation
Condensation in the Atmosphere
Fog and Clouds
17.3 Boiling
Geysers
Boiling Is a Cooling Process
Boiling and Freezing at the Same Time
17.4 Melting and Freezing
Regelation
17.5 Energy and Changes of Phase
Chapter 17 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
17.1 Evaporation
17.2 Condensation
17.3 Boiling
17.4 Melting and Freezing
17.5 Energy and Changes of Phase
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Seventeen Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 18 Thermodynamics
18.1 Absolute Zero
Internal Energy
18.2 First Law of Thermodynamics
18.3 Adiabatic Processes
18.4 Meteorology and the First Law
18.5 Second Law of Thermodynamics
Heat Engines
18.6 Energy Tends to Disperse
18.7 Entropy
Chapter 18 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
18.1 Absolute Zero
18.2 First Law of Thermodynamics
18.3 Adiabatic Processes
18.4 Meteorology and the First Law
18.5 Second Law of Thermodynamics
18.6 Energy Tends to Disperse
18.7 Entropy
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Eighteen Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Part Four Sound
Chapter 19 Vibrations and Waves
19.1 Good Vibrations
Vibration of a Pendulum
19.2 Wave Description
19.3 Wave Motion
Transverse Waves
Longitudinal Waves
19.4 Wave Speed
19.5 Wave Interference
Standing Waves
19.6 Doppler Effect
19.7 Bow Waves
19.8 Shock Waves
Chapter 19 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
19.1 Good Vibrations
19.2 Wave Description
19.3 Wave Motion
19.4 Wave Speed
19.5 Wave Interference
19.6 Doppler Effect
19.7 Bow Waves
19.8 Shock Waves
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Nineteen Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 20 Sound
20.1 Nature of Sound
Media That Transmit Sound
20.2 Sound in Air
Speed of Sound in Air
Energy in Sound Waves
20.3 Reflection of Sound
20.4 Refraction of Sound
20.5 Forced Vibrations
Natural Frequency
20.6 Resonance
20.7 Interference
20.8 Beats
Chapter 20 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
20.1 Nature of Sound
20.2 Sound in Air
20.3 Reflection of Sound
20.4 Refraction of Sound
20.5 Forced Vibrations
20.6 Resonance
20.7 Interference
20.8 Beats
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Twenty Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 21 Musical Sounds
21.1 Noise and Music
21.2 Pitch
21.3 Sound Intensity and Loudness
21.4 Quality
21.5 Musical Instruments
21.6 Fourier Analysis
21.7 From Analog to Digital
Chapter 21 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
21.1 Noise and Music
21.2 Pitch
21.3 Sound Intensity and Loudness
21.4 Quality
21.5 Musical Instruments
21.6 Fourier Analysis
21.7 From Analog to Digital
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Twenty One Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Part Five Electricity and Magnetism
Chapter 22 Electrostatics
22.1 Electric Forces
22.2 Electric Charges
22.3 Conservation of Charge
22.4 Coulomb’s Law
22.5 Conductors and Insulators
Semiconductors
Transistors
Superconductors
22.6 Charging
Charging by Friction and Contact
Charging by Induction
22.7 Charge Polarization
22.8 Electric Field
Electric Shielding
22.9 Electric Potential
Electric Energy Storage
Van de Graaff Generator
Chapter 22 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
22.1 Electric Forces
22.2 Electric Charges
22.3 Conservation of Charge
22.4 Coulomb’s Law
22.5 Conductors and Insulators
22.6 Charging
22.7 Charge Polarization
22.8 Electric Field
22.9 Electric Potential
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Twenty Two Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 23 Electric Current
23.1 Flow of Charge and Electric Current
23.2 Voltage Sources
23.3 Electrical Resistance
23.4 Ohm’s Law
Ohm’s Law and Electric Shock
23.5 Direct Current and Alternating Current
Converting AC to DC
23.6 Speed and Source of Electrons in a Circuit
23.7 Electric Power
23.8 Electric Circuits
Series Circuits
Parallel Circuits
Parallel Circuits and Overloading
Safety Fuses
Chapter 23 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
23.1 Flow of Charge and Electric Current
23.2 Voltage Sources
23.3 Electrical Resistance
23.4 Ohm’s Law
23.5 Direct Current and Alternating Current
23.6 Speed and Source of Electrons in a Circuit
23.7 Electric Power
23.8 Electric Circuits
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Twenty Three Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 24 Magnetism
24.1 Magnetism
24.2 Magnetic Poles
24.3 Magnetic Fields
24.4 Magnetic Domains
24.5 Electric Currents and Magnetic Fields
24.6 Electromagnets
Superconducting Electromagnets
24.7 Magnetic Forces
On Moving Charged Particles
On Current-Carrying Wires
Electric Meters
Electric Motors
24.8 Earth’s Magnetic Field
Cosmic Rays
24.9 Biomagnetism
Chapter 24 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
24.1 Magnetism
24.2 Magnetic Poles
24.3 Magnetic Fields
24.4 Magnetic Domains
24.5 Electric Currents and Magnetic Fields
24.6 Electromagnets
24.7 Magnetic Forces
24.8 Earth’s Magnetic Field
24.9 Biomagnetism
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Twenty Four Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 25 Electromagnetic Induction
25.1 Electromagnetic Induction
25.2 Faraday’s Law
25.3 Generators and Alternating Current
25.4 Power Production
Turbogenerator Power
MHD Power
25.5 Transformers
25.6 Self-Induction
25.7 Magnetic Braking
25.8 Power Transmission
25.9 Field Induction
Chapter 25 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
25.1 Electromagnetic Induction
25.2 Faraday’s Law
25.3 Generators and Alternating Current
25.4 Power Production
25.5 Transformers
25.6 Self-Induction
25.7 Magnetic Braking
25.8 Power Transmission
25.9 Field Induction
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Plug and Chug (Equation Familiarization)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Twenty Five Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Part Six Light
Chapter 26 Properties of Light
26.1 Electromagnetic Waves
26.2 Electromagnetic Wave Velocity
26.3 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
26.4 Transparent Materials
26.5 Speed of Light in a Transparent Medium
26.6 Opaque Materials
Shadows
26.7 Solar and Lunar Eclipses
26.8 Seeing Light—The Eye
Chapter 26 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
26.1 Electromagnetic Waves
26.2 Electromagnetic Wave Velocity
26.3 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
26.4 Transparent Materials
26.5 Speed of Light in a Transparent Medium
26.6 Opaque Materials
26.7 Solar and Lunar Eclipses
26.8 Seeing Light—the Eye
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Twenty Six Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 27 Color
27.1 Color in Our World
27.2 Selective Reflection
27.3 Selective Transmission
27.4 Mixing Colored Lights
Primary Colors
Complementary Colors
27.5 Mixing Colored Pigments
The Color Black
27.6 Sky Colors
Why the Sky Is Blue
Why Sunsets Are Red
Why an Eclipsed Moon Is Red
Why Clouds Are White
27.7 Water Colors
Why Water Is Greenish Blue
Why Deep Water Is Black
Chapter 27 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
27.1 Color in Our World
27.2 Selective Reflection
27.3 Selective Transmission
27.4 Mixing Colored Lights
27.5 Mixing Colored Pigments
27.6 Sky Colors
27.7 Water Colors
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Twenty Seven Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 28 Reflection and Refraction
28.1 Reflection
Principle of Least Time2
28.2 Law of Reflection
Plane Mirrors
Diffuse Reflection
28.3 Refraction
Index of Refraction
Mirage
28.4 Cause of Refraction
28.5 Dispersion
28.6 The Rainbow
Alterations in Sky Brightness
28.7 Total Internal Reflection
28.8 Lenses
Image Formation by a Lens
28.9 Lens Defects
Chapter 28 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
28.1 Reflection
28.2 Law of Reflection
28.3 Refraction
28.4 Cause of Refraction
28.5 Dispersion
28.6 The Rainbow
28.7 Total Internal Reflection
28.8 Lenses
28.9 Lens Defects
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Solve (Mathematical Application)
Think and Rank (Analysis)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Twenty Eight Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 29 Light Waves
29.1 Huygens’ Principle
29.2 Diffraction
X-Ray Diffraction
29.3 Superposition and Interference
Young’s Double Slit Experiment
29.4 Single-Color Thin-Film Interference
Interference Colors
29.5 Polarization
Three-Dimensional Viewing
29.6 Holography
Chapter 29 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
29.1 Huygens’ Principle
29.2 Diffraction
29.3 Superposition and Interference
29.4 Single-Color Thin-Film Interference
29.5 Polarization
29.6 Holography
Think and Do (Hands-On Applications)
Think and Explain (Synthesis)
Think and Discuss (Evaluation)
Chapter Twenty Nine Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Answers and Explanations to Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
Chapter 30 Light Emission
30.1 Light Emission
30.2 Excitation
30.3 Emission Spectra
30.4 Incandescence
30.5 Absorption Spectra
30.6 Fluorescence
30.7 Phosphorescence
30.8 Lamps
Incandescent Lamp
Fluorescent Lamp
Light-Emitting Diode
30.9 Lasers
Chapter 30 Review
Summary of Terms (Knowledge)
Reading Check Questions (Comprehension)
30.1 Light Emission
30.2 Excitation
30.3 Emission Spectra
30.4 Incandescence
30.5 Absorption Spectra
30.6 Fluorescence
30.7 Phosphorescence
30.8 Lamps
30.9 Lasers
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Chapter 31 Light Quanta
31.1 Birth of the Quantum Theory
31.2 Quantization and Planck’s Constant
31.3 Photoelectric Effect
Photovoltaic Cells
31.4 Wave–Particle Duality
31.5 Double-Slit Experiment
31.6 Particles as Waves: Electron Diffraction
31.7 Uncertainty Principle
31.8 Complementarity
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31.1 Birth of the Quantum Theory
31.2 Quantization and Planck’s Constant
31.3 Photoelectric Effect
31.4 Wave–Particle Duality
31.5 Double-Slit Experiment
31.6 Particles as Waves: Electron Diffraction
31.7 Uncertainty Principle
31.8 Complementarity
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Part Seven Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Chapter 32 The Atom and the Quantum
32.1 Discovery of the Atomic Nucleus
32.2 Discovery of the Electron
32.3 Atomic Spectra: Clues to Atomic Structure
32.4 Bohr Model of the Atom
32.5 Explanation of Quantized Energy Levels: Electron Waves
32.6 Quantum Mechanics
32.7 Correspondence Principle
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32.1 Discovery of the Atomic Nucleus
32.2 Discovery of the Electron
32.3 Atomic Spectra: Clues to Atomic Structure
32.4 Bohr Model of the Atom
32.5 Explanation of Quantized Energy Levels: Electron Waves
32.6 Quantum Mechanics
32.7 Correspondence Principle
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Chapter 33 The Atomic Nucleus and Radioactivity
33.1 X-rays and Radioactivity
33.2 Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Rays
33.3 Neutrinos
33.4 Environmental Radiation
Units of Radiation
Doses of Radiation
Radioactive Tracers
33.5 The Atomic Nucleus and the Strong Force
33.6 Radioactive Half-Life
33.7 Radiation Detectors
33.8 Transmutation of Elements
Natural Transmutation
Artificial Transmutation
33.9 Radiometric Dating
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33.1 X-Rays and Radioactivity
33.2 Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Rays
33.3 Neutrinos
33.4 Environmental Radiation
33.5 The Atomic Nucleus and the Strong Force
33.6 Radioactive Half-Life
33.7 Radiation Detectors
33.8 Transmutation of Elements
33.9 Radiometric Dating
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Chapter 34 Nuclear Fission and Fusion
34.1 Nuclear Fission
34.2 Nuclear Fission Reactors
34.3 The Breeder Reactor
The Thorium Reactor
34.4 Fission Power
34.5 Mass–Energy Equivalence
34.6 Nuclear Fusion
34.7 Controlling Fusion
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34.1 Nuclear Fission
34.2 Nuclear Fission Reactors
34.3 The Breeder Reactor
34.4 Fission Power
34.5 Mass–Energy Equivalence
34.6 Nuclear Fusion
34.7 Controlling Fusion
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Part Eight Relativity
Chapter 35 Special Theory of Relativity
35.1 Motion Is Relative
Michelson–Morley Experiment
35.2 Postulates of the Special Theory of Relativity
35.3 Simultaneity
35.4 Spacetime and Time Dilation
The Twin Trip
35.5 Addition of Velocities
Space Travel
35.6 Length Contraction
35.7 Relativistic Momentum
35.8 Mass, Energy, and E=mc2
35.9 The Correspondence Principle
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35.1 Motion Is Relative
35.2 Postulates of the Special Theory of Relativity
35.3 Simultaneity
35.4 Spacetime and Time Dilation
35.5 Addition of Velocities
35.6 Length Contraction
35.7 Relativistic Momentum
35.8 Mass, Energy, and E=mc2
35.9 The Correspondence Principle
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Chapter 36 General Theory of Relativity
36.1 Principle of Equivalence
36.2 Bending of Light by Gravity
36.3 Gravity and Time: Gravitational Red Shift
36.4 Gravity and Space: Motion of Mercury
36.5 Gravity, Space, and a New Geometry
36.6 Gravitational Waves
36.7 Newtonian and Einsteinian Gravitation
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36.1 Principle of Equivalence
36.2 Bending of Light by Gravity
36.3 Gravity and Time: Gravitational Red Shift
36.4 Gravity and Space: Motion of Mercury
36.5 Gravity, Space, and a New Geometry
36.6 Gravitational Waves
36.7 Newtonian and Einsteinian Gravitation
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Chapter Thirty Six Multiple-Choice Practice Exam
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Author Profile
Appendix A On Measurement and Unit Conversions
United States Customary System
Système International
Meter
Kilogram
Second
Newton
Joule
Ampere
Kelvin
Area
Volume
Unit Conversion
Appendix B More About Motion
Computing Velocity and Distance Traveled on an Inclined Plane
Computing Distance When Acceleration Is Constant
Appendix C Graphing
Graphs: A Way to Express Quantitative Relationships
Cartesian Graphs
Slope and Area Under the Curve
Graphing with Conceptual Physics
Appendix D Vector Applications
Examples of Vectors and Their Components
Sailboats
Appendix E Exponential Growth and Doubling Time*
Questions To Ponder
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Appendix E
Exponential Growth and Doubling Time
Glossary
Credits
Text and Art Credits
Chapter 1
Chapter 5
Chapter 7
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 13
Chapter 15
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 22
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 32
Chapter 35
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Front Matter
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Author Profile
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