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Index
Introduction
Chapter 1: Physics: A Fundamental Science
Understanding Physics
Physics in Relation to Other Sciences
Physics in Relation to Nonscientific Disciplines
Physics and Human Curiosity
Chapter 2: Measurement and Estimation
Units of Measure
The mks System
Length
Mass
Time
Area, Volume, and Density
Area
Volume
Density
Scientific Notation
Multiplication and Division
Significant Figures
Order of Magnitude Calculations
Chapter 3: Objects in Motion
Position, Velocity, and Acceleration
Position
Speed and Velocity
Acceleration
Free Fall: A Particular Acceleration
Motion in Two Dimensions
Chapter 4: Force and Motion
What is Force?
More Than One Force
Forces in Equilibrium
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Newton’s First Law
Newton’s Second Law
Newton’s Third Law
Chapter 5: Work, Energy, and Collisions
Work and Force
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Ebb and Flow and the Conservation of Energy
Momentum and Collisions
Chapter 6: Circular Motion and Gravity
Angular Motion
Angular Velocity
Angular Acceleration
Torque
Angular Momentum
Conservation of Angular Momentum
Forces in Circular Motion
Universal Gravitation
Chapter 7: Solids and Liquids
Atoms, Molecules, Elements, and Compounds
The Structure of the Atom
Molecules
Types of Bonds
Elements, Compounds, and the Periodic Table
Solids
Density
Alloys
Liquids
Pressure
Buoyancy
Surface Tension
Chapter 8: Heat, Temperature, and States of Matter
Temperature and its Measurement
Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin
Heat and Specific Heat
Phase Changes, or Changes of State
The Behavior of Solids and Liquids
Coefficient of Linear Expansion
The Laws of Thermodynamics and Ideal Gases
Thermodynamics
Ideal Gases and Gas Laws
Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
Conduction
Convection
Thermal Radiation
Chapter 9: Waves and Sound
The Anatomy of Waves
Wavelength, Amplitude, and Wave Speed
Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
Interference, Reflection, and Refraction
Standing Waves
Sound Waves
The Doppler Effect
Shock Waves
The Sound Intensity Scale
Chapter 10: Light and Optics
What is Light?
The Speed of Light
Light and Illumination
Sources of Light
The Intensity of Light
Rays of Light
Reflection and Refraction
Reflection
Types of Reflection
Refraction
Index of Refraction
Mirrors and Lenses
Mirrors
Lenses
Forming an Image
Optical Instruments
Cameras and the Human Eye
Microscopes and Telescopes
Chapter 11: Color and the Wave Nature of Light
The Spectrum
Colors and Pigments
Pigments
Different Types of Spectra
Doppler Effect for Light
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Interference and Color
Diffraction
Chapter 12: Electric Charge and Potential
Static Electricity and Electric Current
Atoms and Electric Charge
Coulomb’s Law
Conductors and Insulators
Charging by Friction, Contact, and Induction
The Electric Field
Electric Potential Energy and Potential Difference
Chapter 13: Electric Current and Simple Circuits
Electromotive Force and Electric Current
Resistance and Ohm’s Law
Electric Power
Series Circuits
Parallel Circuits
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Capacitance
Chapter 14: Magnetism and Induction
Magnets and How They Work
Magnetic Fields
Earth’s Magnetic Field
Electricity and Magnetism
Electromagnets
Forces Operating on an Electric Current
Measuring Current and Voltage
Electric Motors
Electromagnetic Induction
Electric Generators
Transformers
Chapter 15: The Atom and Quantum Mechanics
The Quantum and the Nature of Light
The Structure of the Atom
The Bohr Model of the Atom
Quantized Energy Levels
Particles as Waves
Schrödinger and Quantum Mechanics
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Chapter 16: Relativity
Special Relativity
Time Dilation
The Twin Paradox
Length Contraction
Relativistic Motion and Energy
The Most Famous Equation
General Relativity: A New Theory of Gravity
Chapter 17: Nuclear Physics, Particles, and the Cosmos
The Atomic Nucleus
Isotopes
Forces, Fission, and Fusion
Strong Nuclear Force
Weak Nuclear Force
Nuclear Fusion in the Sun
Elementary Particles and Forces: A Summary
The Big Bang
Appendix A. Formulas and Relations
Appendix B. Motion in Two Dimensions
Appendix C. Solutions to Problems
Glossary
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