This text introduces the basic concepts of physics using examples of common occurrences. Beginning students will benefit from the large number of student aids and the reduced math content. Professors will appreciate the organization of the material and the wealth of pedagogical tools.
1 Physics, the Fundamental Science
1 The Newtonian Revolution
2 Describing Motion
3 Falling Objects and Projectile Motion
4 Newton's Laws: Explaining Motion
5 Circular Motion, the Planets, and Gravity
6 Energy and Oscillations
7 Momentum and Impulse
8 Rotational Motion of Solid Objects
2 Fluids and Heat
9 The Behavior of Fluids
10 Temperature and Heat
11 Heat Engines and the Second Law of Thermodynamics
3 Electricity and Magnetism
12 Electrostatic Phenomena
13 Electric Circuits
14 Magnets and Electromagnetism
4 Wave Motion and Optics
15 Making Waves
16 Light Waves and Color
17 Light and Image Formation
5 The Atom and Its Nucleus
18 The Structure of the Atom
19 The Nucleus and Nuclear Energy
6 Relativity and Beyond
20 Relativity
21 Beyond Everyday Phenomena
Appendixes
A Using Simple Algebra
B Decimal Fractions, Percentages, and Scientific Notation
C Vectors and Vector Addition
D Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises and Challenge Problems