Easy Physics Step-By-Step by Wolf, Jonathan -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Halftitle Title Page Copyright Contents Preface 1 Introduction to Problem Solving in Physics

The Nature of Science The Problem-Solving Ring and the Process Triangle

2 Units and Measurements

Fundamental (SI) Units Conversion of Units Accuracy and Precision Significant Figures and Data Analysis Rule for Mathematical Operations

3 Graphical Analysis of Data

How to Make a Simple Linear Graph Proportional Relationships

4 Linear Motion

Motion and Frame of Reference Kinematic Quantities Finding Displacement with Uniformly Accelerated Motion Freely Falling Objects Graphical Analysis of Linear Motion

5 Vectors

Review of Trigonometry Combining Vectors Components of Vectors

6 Forces

Types of Forces Newton’s Laws Equilibrium Hooke’s Law Forces on Inclines Friction

7 Motion in a Plane

Horizontal Projectiles Projectiles Launched at an Angle Uniform Circular Motion Simple Harmonic Motion Torque and Rotational Equilibrium

8 Work, Energy, and Power

Work and Power Work Done by Springs Simple Machines Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy Conservation of Energy

9 Momentum

Impulse and Momentum Conservation of Momentum and One-Dimensional Collisions

10 Gravitation

Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion Newton’s Law of Gravitation Applications of Gravitation

11 Fluids

Static Pressure Archimedes’ Principle Buoyancy Pascal’s Principle Bernoulli’s Principle

12 Heat and the Kinetic Theory of Gases

Temperature Measurements Heat Transfer Change of State Kinetic Theory of Gases

13 Waves

Properties of Mechanical Waves Sound

14 Static Electricity

Electric Charges Coulomb’s Law and Electric Fields Potential Difference and Voltage

15 Electric Circuits

Ohm’s Law Series Circuits Parallel Circuits

16 Magnetism

Terrestrial Magnetism Electromagnetism Electromagnetic Induction

17 Properties of Light

Electromagnetic Waves Reflection Refraction Interference and Diffraction

18 Geometrical Optics

Images Formed by Curved Mirrors Images Formed by Lenses

19 Quantum Theory of Light

Photoelectric Effect Matter Waves Compton Effect and Photon Momentum

20 Atomic and Nuclear Physics

Spectral Lines Radioactive Decay Bohr Model of the Atom Nuclear Models Nuclear Binding Energy Fission and Fusion

Answer Key Index