Physics: Principles and Applications, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (31 December 2021) © 2022

  • Douglas C. Giancoli
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Title overview

Physics: Principles and Applications, 7th Edition is the algebra-based physics textbook for life science and pre-med students. Using concrete observations and relatable experiences, author Douglas Giancoli begins with the specifics, then moves to generalizations and the more formal aspects of each topic.

This textbook offers guidance on reasoning from physical principles rather than memorized formulas. It shows you how to follow worked examples and problem-solving strategies, as well as how to connect physics to medicine and biology. Covered topics include kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum, and rotational motion. Additional areas of focus include fluids, waves and sound, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics.

The 7th Edition presents interesting applications to biology, medicine, architecture, and digital technology to show the usefulness of physics in our everyday lives and in your future profession.

Table of contents

The complete version includes Chapters 1-33. This title is also available as 2 separate volumes:

  • Volume 1: Chapters 1-15
  • Volume 2: Chapters 16-33 
  1. Introduction, Measurement, Estimating
  2. Describing Motion: Kinematics in One Dimension
  3. Kinematics in Two Dimensions; Vectors
  4. Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion
  5. Circular Motion; Gravitation
  6. Work and Energy
  7. Linear Momentum
  8. Rotational Motion
  9.  Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture
  10. Fluids
  11. Oscillations and Waves
  12. Sound
  13. Temperature and Kinetic Theory
  14. Heat
  15. The Laws of Thermodynamics
  16. Electric Charge and Electric Field
  17. Electric Potential
  18. Electric Currents
  19. DC Circuits
  20. Magnetism
  21. Electromagnetic Induction and Faraday's Law
  22. Electromagnetic Waves
  23. Light: Geometric Optics
  24. The Wave Nature of Light
  25. Optical Instruments
  26. The Special Theory of Relativity
  27. Early Quantum Theory and Models of the Atom
  28. Quantum Mechanics of Atoms
  29. Molecules and Solids
  30. Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
  31. Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation
  32. Elementary Particles
  33. Astrophysics and Cosmology

APPENDICES

  • A. Mathematical Review
  • B. Selected Isotopes
  • C. Rotating Frames of Reference; Inertial Forces; Coriolis Effect Inertial and Noninertial Reference Frames
  • D. Molar Specific Heats for Gases, and the Equipartition of Energy Molar Specific Heats for Gases
  • E. Galilean and Lorentz Transformations

Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems

Index

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