, COLLEGE
PHYSICS EIGHTH EDITION
R AYMOND A. SERWAY
Emeritus, James Madison University
CHRIS VUILLE
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
JERRY S. FAUGHN
Emeritus, Eastern Kentucky University
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PHYSICS EIGHTH EDITION
R AYMOND A. SERWAY
Emeritus, James Madison University
CHRIS VUILLE
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
JERRY S. FAUGHN
Emeritus, Eastern Kentucky University
Australia · Brazil · Canada · Mexico · Singapore · Spain · United Kingdom · United States
, College Physics, Eighth Edition COPYRIGHT © 2009, 2006 by Raymond A. Serway
Serway/Vuille
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this work covered by the copyright hereon
Physics Editor: Chris Hall may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or
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, We dedicate this book
to our colleague Jerry S. Faughn, whose dedication
to all aspects of the project and tireless efforts through the years
are deeply appreciated.
