University Physics Volume 2

by Samuel J. Ling, William Moebs and Jeff Sanny

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University Physics is a three-volume collection that meets the scope and sequence requirements for two- and three-semester calculus-based physics courses. Volume 1 covers mechanics, sound, oscillations, and waves. Volume 2 covers thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and Volume 3 covers optics and modern physics. This textbook emphasizes connections between theory and application, making physics concepts interesting and accessible to students while maintaining the mathematical rigor inherent in the subject. Frequent, strong examples focus on how to approach a problem, how to work with the equations, and how to check and generalize the result.

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Adapted from University Physics Volume 2 by Samuel J. Ling, William Moebs, and Jeff Sanny, published by OpenStax (Rice University) under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). Access the original for free at https://openstax.org/details/books/university-physics-volume-2. Changes: converted to CuraCourse lessons, with interactive practice added.

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Preface1 page
1. Preface
1Temperature and Heat8 pages
1. Introduction
2. 1.1Temperature and Thermal Equilibrium
3. 1.2Thermometers and Temperature Scales
4. 1.3Thermal Expansion
5. 1.4Heat Transfer, Specific Heat, and Calorimetry
6. 1.5Phase Changes
7. 1.6Mechanisms of Heat Transfer
8. Practice
2The Kinetic Theory of Gases6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 2.1Molecular Model of an Ideal Gas
3. 2.2Pressure, Temperature, and RMS Speed
4. 2.3Heat Capacity and Equipartition of Energy
5. 2.4Distribution of Molecular Speeds
6. Practice
3The First Law of Thermodynamics8 pages
1. Introduction
2. 3.1Thermodynamic Systems
3. 3.2Work, Heat, and Internal Energy
4. 3.3First Law of Thermodynamics
5. 3.4Thermodynamic Processes
6. 3.5Heat Capacities of an Ideal Gas
7. 3.6Adiabatic Processes for an Ideal Gas
8. Practice
4The Second Law of Thermodynamics9 pages
1. Introduction
2. 4.1Reversible and Irreversible Processes
3. 4.2Heat Engines
4. 4.3Refrigerators and Heat Pumps
5. 4.4Statements of the Second Law of Thermodynamics
6. 4.5The Carnot Cycle
7. 4.6Entropy
8. 4.7Entropy on a Microscopic Scale
9. Practice
5Electric Charges and Fields9 pages
1. Introduction
2. 5.1Electric Charge
3. 5.2Conductors, Insulators, and Charging by Induction
4. 5.3Coulomb's Law
5. 5.4Electric Field
6. 5.5Calculating Electric Fields of Charge Distributions
7. 5.6Electric Field Lines
8. 5.7Electric Dipoles
9. Practice
6Gauss's Law6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 6.1Electric Flux
3. 6.2Explaining Gauss’s Law
4. 6.3Applying Gauss’s Law
5. 6.4Conductors in Electrostatic Equilibrium
6. Practice
7Electric Potential8 pages
1. Introduction
2. 7.1Electric Potential Energy
3. 7.2Electric Potential and Potential Difference
4. 7.3Calculations of Electric Potential
5. 7.4Determining Field from Potential
6. 7.5Equipotential Surfaces and Conductors
7. 7.6Applications of Electrostatics
8. Practice
8Capacitance7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 8.1Capacitors and Capacitance
3. 8.2Capacitors in Series and in Parallel
4. 8.3Energy Stored in a Capacitor
5. 8.4Capacitor with a Dielectric
6. 8.5Molecular Model of a Dielectric
7. Practice
9Current and Resistance8 pages
1. Introduction
2. 9.1Electrical Current
3. 9.2Model of Conduction in Metals
4. 9.3Resistivity and Resistance
5. 9.4Ohm's Law
6. 9.5Electrical Energy and Power
7. 9.6Superconductors
8. Practice
10Direct-Current Circuits8 pages
1. Introduction
2. 10.1Electromotive Force
3. 10.2Resistors in Series and Parallel
4. 10.3Kirchhoff's Rules
5. 10.4Electrical Measuring Instruments
6. 10.5RC Circuits
7. 10.6Household Wiring and Electrical Safety
8. Practice
11Magnetic Forces and Fields9 pages
1. Introduction
2. 11.1Magnetism and Its Historical Discoveries
3. 11.2Magnetic Fields and Lines
4. 11.3Motion of a Charged Particle in a Magnetic Field
5. 11.4Magnetic Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor
6. 11.5Force and Torque on a Current Loop
7. 11.6The Hall Effect
8. 11.7Applications of Magnetic Forces and Fields
9. Practice
12Sources of Magnetic Fields9 pages
1. Introduction
2. 12.1The Biot-Savart Law
3. 12.2Magnetic Field Due to a Thin Straight Wire
4. 12.3Magnetic Force between Two Parallel Currents
5. 12.4Magnetic Field of a Current Loop
6. 12.5Ampère’s Law
7. 12.6Solenoids and Toroids
8. 12.7Magnetism in Matter
9. Practice
13Electromagnetic Induction9 pages
1. Introduction
2. 13.1Faraday’s Law
3. 13.2Lenz's Law
4. 13.3Motional Emf
5. 13.4Induced Electric Fields
6. 13.5Eddy Currents
7. 13.6Electric Generators and Back Emf
8. 13.7Applications of Electromagnetic Induction
9. Practice
14Inductance8 pages
1. Introduction
2. 14.1Mutual Inductance
3. 14.2Self-Inductance and Inductors
4. 14.3Energy in a Magnetic Field
5. 14.4RL Circuits
6. 14.5Oscillations in an LC Circuit
7. 14.6RLC Series Circuits
8. Practice
15Alternating-Current Circuits8 pages
1. Introduction
2. 15.1AC Sources
3. 15.2Simple AC Circuits
4. 15.3RLC Series Circuits with AC
5. 15.4Power in an AC Circuit
6. 15.5Resonance in an AC Circuit
7. 15.6Transformers
8. Practice
16Electromagnetic Waves7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 16.1Maxwell’s Equations and Electromagnetic Waves
3. 16.2Plane Electromagnetic Waves
4. 16.3Energy Carried by Electromagnetic Waves
5. 16.4Momentum and Radiation Pressure
6. 16.5The Electromagnetic Spectrum
7. Practice
Appendices7 pages
1. AUnits
2. BConversion Factors
3. CFundamental Constants
4. DAstronomical Data
5. EMathematical Formulas
6. FChemistry
7. GThe Greek Alphabet

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