Product Description

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 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 accidentally cause airborne dust to explode (Chapter 25). 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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #263744 in Books
• Published on: 2007-08-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Customer Reviews

Still alive and well
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.

Very good price, and almost new!
This cost me about a sixth of what it costs to get it new, and it showed up in almost new condition. Shipped out pretty quick too.

just needed for school, works find
hmm, i used this for school, haven't read too much from it, but the hi-points covered in the material were explained well, since i have never taken a physics course before it was helpful.