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University Physics Volume 2

Calculus-based thermodynamics and electromagnetism: heat and kinetic theory, the laws of thermodynamics, electric fields and Gauss’s law, potential, circuits, magnetism, induction, and electromagnetic waves. The problems build fluency with fields, flux, and circuit reasoning.

University Physics Volume 2

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Temperature and Heat

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1.1 Temperature and Thermal Equilibrium1
1.2 Thermometers and Temperature Scales4
1.3 Thermal Expansion11
1.4 Heat Transfer, Specific Heat, and Calorimetry9
1.5 Phase Changes17
1.6 Mechanisms of Heat Transfer32

The Kinetic Theory of Gases

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2.1 Molecular Model of an Ideal Gas14
2.2 Pressure, Temperature, and RMS Speed16
2.3 Heat Capacity and Equipartition of Energy7
2.4 Distribution of Molecular Speeds18

The First Law of Thermodynamics

39
3.1 Thermodynamic Systems3
3.2 Work, Heat, and Internal Energy8
3.3 First Law of Thermodynamics6
3.4 Thermodynamic Processes4
3.5 Heat Capacities of an Ideal Gas4
3.6 Adiabatic Processes for an Ideal Gas14

The Second Law of Thermodynamics

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4.1 Reversible and Irreversible Processes3
4.2 Heat Engines3
4.3 Refrigerators and Heat Pumps3
4.4 Statements of the Second Law of Thermodynamics5
4.5 The Carnot Cycle8
4.6 Entropy6
4.7 Entropy on a Microscopic Scale21

Electric Charges and Fields

50
5.1 Electric Charge6
5.2 Conductors, Insulators, and Charging by Induction9
5.3 Coulomb's Law7
5.4 Electric Field11
5.5 Calculating Electric Fields of Charge Distributions11
5.6 Electric Field Lines3
5.7 Electric Dipoles3

Gauss's Law

39
6.1 Electric Flux9
6.2 Explaining Gauss’s Law7
6.3 Applying Gauss’s Law14
6.4 Conductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium9

Electric Potential

62
7.1 Electric Potential Energy7
7.2 Electric Potential and Potential Difference13
7.3 Calculations of Electric Potential10
7.4 Determining Field from Potential4
7.5 Equipotential Surfaces and Conductors8
7.6 Applications of Electrostatics20

Capacitance

44
8.1 Capacitors and Capacitance12
8.2 Capacitors in Series and in Parallel5
8.3 Energy Stored in a Capacitor6
8.4 Capacitor with a Dielectric5
8.5 Molecular Model of a Dielectric16

Current and Resistance

53
9.1 Electrical Current8
9.2 Model of Conduction in Metals7
9.3 Resistivity and Resistance12
9.4 Ohm's Law2
9.5 Electrical Energy and Power8
9.6 Superconductors16

Direct-Current Circuits

38
10.1 Electromotive Force5
10.2 Resistors in Series and Parallel10
10.3 Kirchhoff's Rules3
10.4 Electrical Measuring Instruments2
10.5 RC Circuits6
10.6 Household Wiring and Electrical Safety12

Magnetic Forces and Fields

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11.2 Magnetic Fields and Lines4
11.3 Motion of a Charged Particle in a Magnetic Field8
11.4 Magnetic Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor4
11.5 Force and Torque on a Current Loop5
11.6 The Hall Effect3
11.7 Applications of Magnetic Forces and Fields28

Sources of Magnetic Fields

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12.1 The Biot-Savart Law4
12.2 Magnetic Field Due to a Thin Straight Wire5
12.3 Magnetic Force between Two Parallel Currents3
12.4 Magnetic Field of a Current Loop5
12.5 Ampère’s Law3
12.6 Solenoids and Toroids7
12.7 Magnetism in Matter11

Electromagnetic Induction

32
13.1 Faraday’s Law8
13.2 Lenz's Law1
13.3 Motional Emf4
13.4 Induced Electric Fields6
13.5 Eddy Currents1
13.6 Electric Generators and Back Emf4
13.7 Applications of Electromagnetic Induction8

Inductance

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14.1 Mutual Inductance6
14.2 Self-Inductance and Inductors13
14.3 Energy in a Magnetic Field4
14.4 RL Circuits5
14.5 Oscillations in an LC Circuit7
14.6 RLC Series Circuits8

Alternating-Current Circuits

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15.1 AC Sources2
15.2 Simple AC Circuits6
15.3 RLC Series Circuits with AC4
15.4 Power in an AC Circuit7
15.5 Resonance in an AC Circuit6
15.6 Transformers16

Electromagnetic Waves

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16.1 Maxwell’s Equations and Electromagnetic Waves8
16.2 Plane Electromagnetic Waves7
16.3 Energy Carried by Electromagnetic Waves9
16.4 Momentum and Radiation Pressure7
16.5 The Electromagnetic Spectrum27

Adapted from University Physics Volume 2 © 2016 Rice University. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Source: University Physics Volume 2. Imported at revision db44eb9.