Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics 10th Edition

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics 10th Edition PDF – ISBN13 : 9781337553292

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics, 10th Edition by Raymond A. Serway and John W. Jewett is designed to maximize your understanding and success in physics courses. This comprehensive text covers all fundamental aspects of physics, from mechanics to modern physics, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and real-world applications.

This edition introduces new context-rich exercises, Think-Pair-Share problems, and MCAT-style passage problems, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned in practical scenarios. The authors have incorporated a wide range of examples, exercises, and illustrations throughout every chapter, making complex concepts more accessible and easier to understand. Additionally, WebAssign, the world’s easiest-to-use homework system, is available to further support your learning experience.

Whether you are preparing for advanced studies, professional exams, or simply seeking to deepen your understanding of the natural forces that govern our world, this textbook provides all the tools and resources you need to succeed.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Includes detailed exploration of key physics topics, from classical mechanics to modern physics.
• Context-Rich Exercises: New problems and exercises that are designed to reflect real-world scenarios and help you apply physics concepts.
• Think-Pair-Share Problems: Interactive problems that encourage collaboration and deepen understanding.
• MCAT-Style Passage Problems: Practice problems designed to help students prepare for the MCAT and other standardized exams.
• WebAssign Integration: Access to the leading online homework and assessment system, providing additional practice and feedback.
• Extensive Examples and Illustrations: A wide range of worked examples and visual aids to help clarify complex concepts.

Table of Contents:

Part I: MECHANICS

1. Physics and Measurement
2. Motion in One Dimension
3. Vectors
4. Motion in Two Dimensions
5. The Laws of Motion
6. Circular Motion and Other Applications of Newton’s Laws
7. Energy of a System
8. Conservation of Energy
9. Linear Momentum and Collisions
10. Rotation of a Rigid Object About a Fixed Axis
11. Angular Momentum
12. Static Equilibrium and Elasticity
13. Universal Gravitation
14. Fluid Mechanics

Part II: OSCILLATIONS AND MECHANICAL WAVES

15. Oscillatory Motion

16. Wave Motion

17. Superposition and Standing Waves

Part III: THERMODYNAMICS

18. Temperature

19. Heat and the First Law of Thermodynamics

20. The Kinetic Theory of Gases

21. Heat Engines, Entropy, and the Second Law of Thermodynamics

Part IV: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

22. Electric Fields

23. Continuous Charge Distributions and Gauss’s Law

24. Electric Potential

25. Capacitance and Dielectrics

26. Current and Resistance

27. Direct Current Circuits

28. Magnetic Fields

29. Sources of the Magnetic Field

30. Faraday’s Law

31. Inductance

32. Alternating Current Circuits

33. Electromagnetic Waves

Part V: LIGHT AND OPTICS

34. The Nature of Light and the Laws of Geometric Optics

35. Image Formation

36. Interference of Light Waves

37. Diffraction Patterns and Polarization

Part VI: MODERN PHYSICS

38. Relativity

39. Introduction to Quantum Physics

40. Quantum Mechanics

41. Atomic Physics

42. Molecules and Solids

43. Nuclear Physics

44. Particle Physics and Cosmology

Appendices:

• A. Tables
• B. Mathematics Review
• C. Periodic Table of the Elements
• D. SI Units

Additional Resources:

• Answers to Quick Quizzes and Odd-Numbered Problems
• Index