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University Physics

Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny, William Moebs

ISBN #9781938168161

2nd Edition

1,609 Questions

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Summary

University Physics is a comprehensive textbook that spans the foundations of thermodynamics, electromagnetism, circuit analysis, and wave phenomena, offering readers a deep dive into classical and modern physics concepts. It begins by establishing the basics of temperature, heat, and kinetic theory, then builds on this with detailed discussions of the laws of thermodynamics and energy transformations in various systems. As the book shifts focus to electricity and magnetism, it explores fundamental principles such as electric fields, forces, potential, capacitance, and current, seamlessly integrating circuit behaviors and magnetic interactions. Later chapters introduce electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and the wave nature of light, demonstrating how these principles merge to explain a wide range of physical phenomena. This clear, methodical approach makes University Physics an essential resource for understanding both the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of physics in engineering and everyday life.

Chapters & Topics Covered

Chapter 1

Temperature and Heat

Chapter 2

The Kinetic Theory of Gases

Chapter 3

The First Law of Thermodynamics

Chapter 4

The Second Law of Thermodynamics

Chapter 5

Electric Charges and Fields

Chapter 6

Gauss's Law

Chapter 7

Electric Potential

Chapter 8

Capacitance

Chapter 9

Current and Resistance

Chapter 10

Direct-Current Circuits

Chapter 11

Magnetic Forces and Fields

Chapter 12

Sources of Magnetic Fields

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Chapter 13

Electromagnetic Induction

Chapter 14

Inductance

Chapter 15

Alternating-Current Circuits

Chapter 16

Electromagnetic Waves

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Problem 1

A copper ring and a wooden ring of the same dimensions are placed in magnetic fields so that there is the same change in magnetic flux through them. Compare the induced electric fields and currents in the rings.

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Problem 2

Two bodies attract each other electrically. Do they both have to be charged? Answer the same question if the bodies repel one another.

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Problem 3

If a thermometer is allowed to come to equilibrium with the air, and a glass of water is not in equilibrium with the air, what will happen to the thermometer reading when it is placed in the water?

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Problem 4

Does the capacitance of a device depend on the applied voltage? Does the capacitance of a device depend on the charge residing on it?

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Problem 5

The value of the capacitance is zero if the plates are not charged. True or false?

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Problem 6

A positively charged rod attracts a small piece of cork. (a) Can we conclude that the cork is negatively charged? (b) The rod repels another small piece of cork. Can we conclude that this piece is positively charged?

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