Calculus-Based Physics II by Jeffrey Schnick
Calculus-Based Physics II - Table of Contents
1. Charge and Coulomb's Law
2. The Electric Field: Description and Effect
3. The Electric Field Due to One or More Point Charges
4. Conductors and the Electric Field
5. Work Done by the Electric Field and Electric Potential
6. The Electric Potential Due to One or More Point Charges
7. Equipotential Surfaces, Conductors, and Voltage
8. Capacitors, Dielectrics, and Energy in Capacitors
9. Electric Current, EMF, and Ohm's Law
10. Resistors in Series and Parallel; Measuring Current and Voltage
11. Resistivity and Power
12. Kirchhoff's Rules and Terminal Voltage
13. RC Circuits
14. Capacitors in Series and Parallel
15. Magnetic Field Introduction: Effects
16. Magnetic Field: More Effects
17. Magnetic Field: Causes
18. Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law
19. Induction, Transformers, and Generators
20. Faraday's Law and Maxwell's Extension to Ampere's Law
21. The Nature of Electromagnetic Waves
22. Huygens' Principle and Two-Slit Interference
23. Single-Slit Diffraction
24. Thin-Film Interference
25. Polarization
26. Geometric Optics: Reflection
27. Refraction, Dispersion, and Internal Reflection
28. Thin Lenses: Ray Tracing
29. Thin Lenses: Lens Equation and Optical Power
30. The Electric Field Due to a Continuous Charge Distribution on a Line
31. The Electric Potential Due to a Continuous Charge Distribution
32. Calculating the Electric Field from the Electric Potential
33. Gauss's Law
34. Gauss's Law: Example
35. Gauss's Law for the Magnetic Field and Ampere's Law Revisited
36. The Biot-Savart Law
37. Maxwell's Equations
What You Will Learn in Calculus-Based Physics II
"Calculus-Based Physics II" by "Jeffrey Schnick" is a comprehensive, open-access textbook designed for the "second semester" of a "calculus-based physics" course. It builds on mechanics from the first semester and introduces students to key topics in "electricity", "magnetism", and "optics". The text emphasizes both conceptual understanding and mathematical application, helping students connect "calculus" techniques directly to physical phenomena.
The book covers fundamental topics including "charge and Coulomb’s law", electric fields and potentials, capacitors, circuits, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations, waves, interference, and geometric optics. Each concept is presented with clear explanations, worked examples, and exercises that reinforce understanding. By integrating calculus into problem-solving, students develop the ability to model, analyze, and predict the behavior of physical systems, making the content applicable to real-world physics and engineering problems.
Published under a "Creative Commons license", the textbook is freely available online in digital formats, supporting flexible learning and teaching. Its clear structure, applied approach, and emphasis on problem-solving make it ideal for students who want a deep understanding of electricity, magnetism, and optics while simultaneously applying "mathematical tools". Overall, the book balances theory, computation, and application, preparing students for advanced studies in physics, engineering, and related scientific fields.
Book Details & Specifications
Title:
Calculus-Based Physics II by Jeffrey Schnick
Publisher:
Jeffrey W. Schnick
Year:
2008
Pages:
332
Type:
PDF
Language:
English
ISBN-10 #:
1494332221
ISBN-13 #:
978-1494332228 Next slide of product details
License:
CC BY-SA 2.5
Amazon:
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About the Author: Jeffrey Schnick
The author
Jeffrey Schnick
is a physics professor at "Saint Anselm College" and the author of "Calculus-Based Physics II". His textbook teaches "calculus-based physics" topics such as electromagnetism, circuits, optics, and Maxwell’s equations, designed for science and engineering students. Schnick emphasizes clear explanations, practical exercises, and active problem-solving to strengthen students’ "quantitative reasoning". Supporting "open educational resources", his book is freely accessible and adaptable. It equips learners with the skills to apply physics and calculus concepts confidently, fostering understanding of real-world systems and preparing students for advanced STEM studies and applications.
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