Fundamentals of Physics, Volume 1 (Chapters 1 - 20) (Hardcover)

by David Halliday (Author), Robert Resnick (Author), Jearl Walker (Author)
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The front cover is an image by Eric J. Heller depicting electron flow over a microscopically bumpy surface. The paths of the 100,000 electrons begin at the upper right but branch and fold back on one another in a surprising pattern as they spread toward the lower left. Electron flow is the subject of several chapters in this book and is especially important in the discussion of electric sparks. Some sparks. Some sparks are amusing, such as those generated when someone chomps down on a wintergreen LifeSaver - the brief blue glow that illuminates the mouth can be seen in a dark room (Chapter 21.) Other sparks are quite dangerous, such as those in electrostatic discharges that can accidental cause airborne dust to explode (Chapter 25). Take Your Seat - The Show's About To Begin! This 8th edition of "Fundamentals of Physics" includes hundreds of items about curious effects in the everyday world, written in the spirit of Jearl Walker's "The Flying Circus of Physics". The original edition of "The Flying Circus of Physics" - in print for over 30 years in 10 languages - is a cult classic among physics students, physics instructors, and the general public. Electronic links to the new 2nd edition of "The Flying Circus of Physics" are available in the electronic version of 8th edition of "Fundamentals of Physics" that is part of WileyPLUS, one of the online homework systems available with this book. WileyPLUS also includes electronic versions of all the end-of-chapter problems in "Fundamentals of Physics" and the interactive tutorials (several hundred) and hints (several thousand) written by author Jearl Walker. Get a Better Grade in Physics! "Introductory Physics With Calculus As A Second Language" by Thomas E. Barrett (0-471-73910-3) helps you understand the basic concepts, break down problems into simple steps, and improve your problem-solving skills!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 616 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 8 edition (January 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047004473X
• ISBN-13: 978-0470044735
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #35,685 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to stay awake while reading Physics...use this book!!, April 27, 2007

By	D. Mohney "engnrgrl" (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the first Physics book that I have read and been able to understand, while staying awake!! This book is not at all boring and the author has a way of making sense out of difficult subject matter. It also helps to use the Wiley Plus for this book. I think it would be more beneficial to students if more schools used this book. I highly suggest buying this book!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still alive and well, February 23, 2008

By	Ronaldo S. de Biasi (Rio de Janeiro, RJ Brazil) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

More than thirty years ago, when I was an engineering student, my physics "Bible" was Halliday & Resnick, Physics for Students of Science and Engineering, 1st Edition. This is a book that has aged gracefully. While the basic physics concepts were retained, the examples have been updated in each revision to keep up with the technology advances. Now in its eighth edition since Walker started to collaborate with the previous authors, it is still one of the most enjoyable readings in elementary physics. I recommend it without reservation.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough Enough For Any Cinic!, December 11, 2007

By	Sean Willison "Bender" (Jacksonville Fl, UNF) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found this book to be a little on the complex end of the fundamental physics forum but it was certainly manageable and I think it is apt at the task of boosting a diligent students confidence level. I recommend this book to any program advisor who is in the market for a challenging but realistic text.