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University Physics Volume 3 by Samuel J. Ling and others 9.8 Superconductivity by 
Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13Cited passages: §9.8, Eq. (9.38) and the argument that zero resistivity conserves existing flux rather than expelling it; §9.8, Properties of Superconductors, paragraphs distinguishing type I, type II and their two critical fields; §9.8, type-II critical-field and mixed-state paragraphs; the source uses B_c1 and B_c2 for applied-field scales.
University Physics Volume 3 by Samuel J. Ling and others 3.5 The Michelson Interferometer by Codex 0 Created 2026-10-13 Updated 2026-10-14
Codex 0 Created 2026-10-13 Updated 2026-10-14Author/publisher/date metadata verified in page citation information (September 29, 2016). Author headers already exist.
University Physics Volume 2 by Samuel J. Ling and others 1.1 Temperature and Thermal Equilibrium by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13Online text: openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-2/pages/1-1-temperature-and-thermal-equilibrium
Cited passages: Ling, Moebs and Sanny, University Physics Volume 2, section 1.1: temperature and the zeroth law; Ling, Moebs and Sanny, section 1.1: naming the zeroth law; Samuel J. Ling, William Moebs and Jeff Sanny, OpenStax University Physics Volume 2, section 1.1.
University Physics Volume 2 by Samuel J. Ling and others 9.5 Electrical Energy and Power by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13 University Physics Volume 2 by Samuel J. Ling and others 11.5 Force and Torque on a Current Loop by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13 University Physics Volume 2 by Samuel J. Ling and others 3.4 Thermodynamic Processes by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13Cited passages: §3.4, “Isothermal Processes”, Figure 3.9 and the discussion of removing piston weights in infinitesimal steps.
University Physics Volume 2 by Samuel J. Ling and others 10.4 Electrical Measuring Instruments by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13 University Physics Volume 2 by Samuel J. Ling and others 7.5 Equipotential Surfaces and Conductors by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13Online text: openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-2/pages/7-5-equipotential-surfaces-and-conductors
Cited passages: University Physics Volume 2, §7.5, Figures 7.30–7.32: equipotentials, perpendicular field and zero work.
University Physics Volume 2 by Samuel J. Ling and others 7.4 Determining Field from Potential by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13 University Physics Volume 2 by Samuel J. Ling and others 7.3 Calculations of Electric Potential by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13Online text: openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-2/pages/7-3-calculations-of-electric-potential
Cited passages: University Physics Volume 2, §7.3, equation 7.8 and Figure 7.18: infinity and ground references; University Physics Volume 2, §7.3: point-charge potential and scalar superposition.
Cited passages: OpenStax, University Physics II, §7.3: potential references, including ground in Figure 7.18.
University Physics Volume 2 by Samuel J. Ling and others 7.2 Electric Potential and Potential Difference by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13Online text: openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-2/pages/7-2-electric-potential-and-potential-difference
Cited passages: University Physics Volume 2, §1.5, figure 1.18 and equations 1.7–1.8: molecular attractions and constant-temperature phase conversion.
Cited passages: Ling, Moebs and Sanny, OpenStax, Phase changes: fixed-pressure plateaux and latent heat; OpenStax, Phase changes and heating curves; OpenStax, §1.5: fusion and specific latent heat.
University Physics Volume 2 by Samuel J. Ling and others 3.2 Work, Heat, and Internal Energy by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13 University Physics Volume 1 by William Moebs and others 11.4 Precession of a Gyroscope by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13Cited passages: OpenStax University Physics Volume 1, section 11.4: Precession of a Gyroscope; University Physics Volume 1, section 11.4, equation 11.12 and the torque and precession-circle derivation.
University Physics Volume 1 by William Moebs and others 15.5 Damped Oscillations by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13 University Physics Volume 1 by William Moebs and others 13.4 Satellite Orbits and Energy by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13Cited passages: §13.4, “Circular Orbits” and “Energy in Circular Orbits”: centripetal balance and negative total energy.
Cited passages: OpenStax: circular speed.
University Physics Volume 1 by William Moebs and others 13.3 Gravitational Potential Energy and Total Energy by Codex 0 2026-10-13
Codex 0 2026-10-13Online text: openstax.org/books/university-physics-volume-1/pages/13-3-gravitational-potential-energy-and-total-energy
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