Matter and Interactions, Volume 1: Modern Mechanics
by Ruth W. Chabay, Bruce A. Sherwood
4th Edition
Publisher: Wiley
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781118914496 |
| eText ISBN | 9781119113362 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Publishing Year | 2015 |
| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 560 |
Matter and Interactions, Volume 1: Modern Mechanics, 4th Edition, is a calculus-based introductory physics textbook that reflects how practicing physicists view their discipline. The text grounds the study of mechanics in a small set of fundamental principles that explain and predict the behavior of matter.
The volume focuses on the Momentum Principle, fundamental and contact interactions, and the Energy Principle. The text connects these foundations to rotational and vibrational energy, collisions, and entropy.
Computer modeling is introduced early alongside traditional analytical theory, providing a framework for analyzing complex real-world phenomena. Reading sections integrate Stop and Think questions to prompt active reflection on core concepts.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Interactions and Motion
Chapter 2: The Momentum Principle
Chapter 3: The Fundamental Interactions
Chapter 4: Contact Interactions
Chapter 5: Determining Forces from Motion
Chapter 6: The Energy Principle
Chapter 7: Internal Energy
Chapter 8: Energy Quantization
Chapter 9: Translational, Rotational, and Vibrational Energy
Chapter 10: Collisions
Chapter 11: Angular Momentum
Chapter 12: Entropy: Limits on the Possible
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