<p><em>For courses in introductory calculus-based physics.</em></p><p><strong>A research-driven approach, fine-tuned for even greater ease-of-use and student success</strong></p><p>For the <strong>Fourth Edition </strong>of<strong> <em>Physics for Scientists and Engineers</em>,</strong> Knight continues to build on strong research-based foundations with fine-tuned and streamlined content, hallmark features, and an even more robust MasteringPhysics program, taking student learning to a new level. By extending problem-solving guidance to include a greater emphasis on modeling and significantly revised and more challenging problem sets, students gain confidence and skills in problem solving. A modified Table of Contents and the addition of advanced topics now accommodate different teaching preferences and course structures.</p><p><strong>MasteringPhysics<sup>TM</sup> not included. </strong>Students, if MasteringPhysics is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MasteringPhysics should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.</p><p>MasteringPhysics from Pearson is the leading online homework, tutorial, and assessment system, designed to improve results by engaging students before, during, and after class with powerful content. Instructors ensure students arrive ready to learn by assigning educationally effective content before class, and encourage critical thinking and retention with in-class resources such as Learning Catalytics.</p>

<p><b>I. Newton&#8217;s Laws</b></p><p>1. Concepts of Motion</p><p>2. Kinematics in One Dimension</p><p>3. Vectors and Coordinate Systems</p><p>4. Kinematics in Two Dimensions</p><p>5. Force and Motion</p><p>6. Dynamics I: Motion Along a Line</p><p>7. Newton&#8217;s Third Law</p><p>8. Dynamics II: Motion in a Plane</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>II. Conservation Laws</b></p><p>9. Work and Kinetic Energy</p><p>10. Interactions and Potential Energy</p><p>11. Impulse and Momentum</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>III. Applications of Newtonian Mechanics</b></p><p>12. Rotation of a Rigid Body</p><p>13. Newton&#8217;s Theory of Gravity</p><p>14. Fluids and Elasticity</p><p>IV. Oscillations and Waves</p><p>15. Oscillations</p><p>16. Traveling Waves</p><p>17. Superposition</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>V. Thermodynamics</b></p><p>18. A Macroscopic Description of Matter</p><p>19. Work, Heat, and the First Law of Thermodynamics</p><p>20. The Micro/Macro Connection</p><p>21. Heat Engines and Refrigerators</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>VI. Electricity and Magnetism</b></p><p>22. Electric Charges and Forces</p><p>23. The Electric Field</p><p>24. Gauss&#8217;s Law</p><p>25. The Electric Potential</p><p>26. Potential and Field</p><p>27. Current and Resistance</p><p>28. Fundamentals of Circuits</p><p>29. The Magnetic Field</p><p>30. Electromagnetic Induction</p><p>31. Electromagnetic Fields and Waves</p><p>32. AC Circuits</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>VII. Optics</b></p><p>33. Wave Optics</p><p>34. Ray Optics</p><p>35. Optical Instruments</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>VIII. Relativity and Quantum Physics</b></p><p>36. Relativity</p><p>37. The Foundations of Modern Physics</p><p>38. Quantization</p><p>39. Wave Functions and Uncertainty</p><p>40. One-Dimensional Quantum Mechanics</p><p>41. Atomic Physics</p><p>42. Nuclear Physics</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><i>For courses in introductory calculus-based physics.</i></p><p><i>&nbsp;</i></p><p><b>A research-driven approach, fine-tuned for even greater ease-of-use and student success</b></p><p>For the <b>Fourth Edition </b>of<b> <i>Physics for Scientists and Engineers</i>,</b> Knight continues to build on strong research-based foundations with fine-tuned and streamlined content, hallmark features, and an even more robust MasteringPhysics program, taking student learning to a new level. By extending problem-solving guidance to include a greater emphasis on modeling and significantly revised and more challenging problem sets, students gain confidence and skills in problem solving. A modified Table of Contents and the addition of advanced topics now accommodate different teaching preferences and course structures. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><b>MasteringPhysics<sup>&#8482;</sup> not included. </b>Students, if MasteringPhysics is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MasteringPhysics should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>MasteringPhysics<sup> </sup>from Pearson is the leading online homework, tutorial, and assessment system, designed to improve results by engaging students before, during, and after class with powerful content. Instructors ensure students arrive ready to learn by assigning educationally effective content before class, and encourage critical thinking and retention with in-class resources such as Learning Catalytics. </p>

<p><i>For courses in introductory calculus-based physics.</i></p>
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<p><b>A research-driven approach, fine-tuned for even greater ease-of-use and student success</b></p>
<p>For the 4th&nbsp;<b>Edition </b>of<b> <i>Physics for Scientists and Engineers</i>,</b> Knight continues to build on strong research-based foundations with fine-tuned and streamlined content, taking student learning to a new level. By extending problem-solving guidance to include a greater emphasis on modeling and significantly revised and more challenging problem sets, students gain confidence and skills in problem solving. A modified Table of Contents and the addition of advanced topics now accommodate different teaching preferences and course structures. </p>
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