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For over 30 years, Fundamentals of Physics has offered teachers and students a unique combination of authoritative content and stimulating applications. It is one of the most widely used introductory physics textbook today because teachers and students can rely on it not only for its clear and accurate presentation of basic concepts, but also for its ability to demonstrate the power of physics in explaining the world around us.