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Index

Title Page Table of Contents The Kaplan MCAT Review Team About Scientific American About the MCAT How This Book Was Created Using This Book Chapter 1: Kinematics and Dynamics

Kinematics and Dynamics Introduction 1.1 Units 1.2 Vectors and Scalars 1.3 Displacement and Velocity 1.4 Forces and Acceleration 1.5 Newton’s Laws 1.6 Motion with Constant Acceleration 1.7 Mechanical Equilibrium Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 2: Work and Energy

Work and Energy Introduction 2.1 Energy 2.2 Work 2.3 Mechanical Advantage Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 3: Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics Introduction 3.1 Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics 3.2 Systems 3.3 First Law of Thermodynamics 3.4 Second Law of Thermodynamics and Entropy Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 4: Fluids

Fluids Introduction 4.1 Characteristics of Fluids and Solids 4.2 Hydrostatics 4.3 Fluid Dynamics 4.4 Fluids in Physiology Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 5: Electrostatics and Magnetism

Electrostatics and Magnetism Introduction 5.1 Charges 5.2 Coulomb’s Law 5.3 Electrical Potential Energy 5.4 Electrical Potential 5.5 Special Cases in Electrostatics 5.6 Magnetism Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 6: Circuits

Circuits Introduction 6.1 Current 6.2 Resistance 6.3 Capacitance and Capacitors 6.4 Meters Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 7: Waves and Sound

Waves and Sound Introduction 7.1 General Wave Characteristics 7.2 Sound Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 8: Light and Optics

Light and Optics Introduction 8.1 Electromagnetic Spectrum 8.2 Geometrical Optics 8.3 Diffraction 8.4 Polarization Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 9: Atomic and Nuclear Phenomena

Atomic and Nuclear Phenomena Introduction 9.1 The Photoelectric Effect 9.2 Absorption and Emission of Light 9.3 Nuclear Binding Energy and Mass Defect 9.4 Nuclear Reactions Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 10: Mathematics

Mathematics Introduction 10.1 Arithmetic and Significant Figures 10.2 Exponents and Logarithms 10.3 Trigonometry 10.4 Problem-Solving Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 11: Reasoning About the Design and Execution of Research

Reasoning About the Design and Execution of Research Introduction 11.1 The Scientific Method 11.2 Basic Science Research 11.3 Human Subjects Research 11.4 Ethics 11.5 Research in the Real World Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 12: Data-Based and Statistical Reasoning

Data-Based and Statistical Reasoning Introduction 12.1 Measures of Central Tendency 12.2 Distributions 12.3 Measures of Distribution 12.4 Probability 12.5 Statistical Testing 12.6 Charts, Graphs, and Tables 12.7 Applying Data Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

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