University Physics Volume 2

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  1. 1 Temperature and Heat
  2. 2 The Kinetic Theory of Gases
  3. 3 The First Law of Thermodynamics
  4. 4 The Second Law of Thermodynamics
  5. 5 Electric Charges and Fields
  6. 6 Gauss's Law
  7. 7 Electric Potential
  8. 8 Capacitance
  9. 9 Current and Resistance
  10. 10 Direct-Current Circuits
  11. 11 Magnetic Forces and Fields
  12. 12 Sources of Magnetic Fields
  13. 13 Electromagnetic Induction
  14. 14 Inductance
  15. 15 Alternating-Current Circuits
  16. 16 Electromagnetic Waves

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