Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780321976444 |
| eText ISBN | 9780134051802 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2016 |
| Edition | 5th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 1248 |
Physics, 5th Edition, is a textbook written by James S. Walker and published by Pearson. The text is designed to establish a solid conceptual foundation in physical principles that students can express quantitatively and apply to the surrounding world.
Content is organized across 32 chapters, which are available as a single complete volume or as two separate volumes. Coverage introduces major disciplines such as mechanics, thermal physics, and electromagnetism, linking overarching principles to biological and real-world applications.
To assist learners with quantitative analysis, each chapter provides dedicated problem-solving support. A variety of example formats helps guide students through essential methods of physical problem solving.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Physics
Chapter 2: One-Dimensional Kinematics
Chapter 3: Vectors in Physics
Chapter 4: Two-Dimensional Kinematics
Chapter 5: Newtons Laws of Motion
Chapter 6: Applications of Newtons Laws
Chapter 7: Work and Kinetic Energy
Chapter 8: Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy
Chapter 9: Linear Momentum and Collisions
Chapter 10: Rotational Kinematics and Energy
Chapter 11: Rotational Dynamics and Static Equilibrium
Chapter 12: Gravity
Chapter 13: Oscillations About Equilibrium
Chapter 14: Waves and Sound
Chapter 15: Fluids
Chapter 16: Temperature and Heat
Chapter 17: Phases and Phase Changes
Chapter 18: The Laws of Thermodynamics
Chapter 19: Electric Charges, Forces, and Fields
Chapter 20: Electric Potential and Electric Potential Energy
Chapter 21: Electric Current and Direct-Current Circuits
Chapter 22: Magnetism
Chapter 23: Magnetic Flux and Faradays Law of Induction
Chapter 24: Alternating-Current Circuits
Chapter 25: Electromagnetic Waves
Chapter 26: Geometrical Optics
Chapter 27: Optical Instruments
Chapter 28: Physical Optics: Interference and Diffraction
Chapter 29: Relativity
Chapter 30: Quantum Physics
Chapter 31: Atomic Physics
Chapter 32: Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Radiation
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