Essential University Physics

Richard Wolfson's Essential University Physics is a concise and progressive calculus-based physics textbook that offers clear writing, great problems, and interesting real-life applications. At nearly half the length and half the price of other physics texts, Essential University Physics is a compelling alternative for professors who want to focus on the fundamentals. Based on Physics for Scientists and Engineers by Wolfson and Pasachoff, Essential University Physics retains many of the favorite features of the original text, while introducing new pedagogical elements that incorporate proven results from physics education research. The text focuses on the fundamentals of physics, teaches sound problem-solving skills, emphasizes conceptual understanding, and makes connections to the real world. Features such as annotated figures and step-by-step problem-solving strategies help provide a clear learning path for students. The crisp two-color design is clear and engaging. The book incorporates the research-proven approach of annotated figures, pencil-style sketches in worked examples, and visual chapter summaries. A self-evident hierarchy of pedagogical features guides the student easily through the material. Essential University Physics is offered as two paperback volumes, available shrink-wrapped together and for sale individually. (Sold individually in select markets only.)1. Doing Physics Part 1 Mechanics 2. Motion in a Straight Line 3. Motion in Two and Three Dimensions 4. Force and Motion 5. Using Newton's Laws 6. Work, Energy, and Power 7. Conservation of Energy 8. Gravity 9. Systems of Particles 10. Rotational Motion 11. Rotational Vectors and Angular Momentum 12. Static Equilibrium Part 2 Oscillations, Waves, and Fluids 13. Oscillatory Motion 14. Wave Motion 15. Fluid Motion Part 3 Thermodynamics 16. Temperature and Heat 17. The Thermal Behavior of Matter 18. Heat, Work, and the First Law of Thermodynamics 19. The Second Law of Thermodynamics Part 4 Electromagnetism 20. Electric Charge, Force, and Field 21. Gauss's Law 22. Electric Potential 23. Electrostatic Energy and Capacitors 24. Electric Current 25. Electric Circuits 26. Magnetism 27. Electromagnetic Induction 28. Alternating-Current Circuits 29. Electromagnetic Waves Part 5 Optics 30. The Behavior of Light 31. Images and Optical Instruments 32. Interference and Diffraction Part 6 Modern Physics 33. Relativity 34. Particles and Waves 35. Quantum Physics 36. Atomic Physics 37. Molecular and Solid-State Physics 38. Nuclear Physics 39. Quarks to Cosmos