The second volume of a two-volume text that helps students understand physics concepts and scientific problem-solving Volume 2 of the Fundamentals of Physics, 11th Edition looks at a full range of fundamentals, including electric and magnetic fields; current and resistance; electromagnetic waves; induction; images; interference and diffraction. Maxwell’s Equations, Gauss’s Law and Coulomb’s Law are also examined. The final chapters of this volume cover atoms and nuclear physics. The book offers problems, questions and answers to guide students in improving their problem-solving skills.

Renowned for its interactive focus on conceptual understanding, its superlative problem-solving instruction, and emphasis on reasoning skills, the Fundamentals of Physics: Volume 2, 12th Edition, is an industry-leading resource in physics teaching. With expansive, insightful, and accessible treatments of a wide variety of subjects, including photons, matter waves, diffraction, and relativity, the book is an invaluable reference for physics educators and students. In the second volume of this two-volume set, the authors discuss subjects including Coulomb???s Law, Gauss??? Law, and Maxwell???s Equations.