Calculus-Based Physics II by Jeffrey Schnick

Book 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

About this book :-
"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 Detail :-
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
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About Author :-
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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