By: Contributing Authors
Edition: 1st
Year: 2019
College Physics meets standard scope and sequence requirements for a two-semester introductory algebra-based physics course. The text is grounded in real-world examples to help students grasp fundamental physics concepts. It requires knowledge of algebra and some trigonometry, but not calculus. College Physics includes learning objectives, concept questions, links to labs and simulations, and ample practice opportunities for traditional physics application problems.
Chapter 1: The Nature of Science and Physics
1.2 Physical Quantities and Units
1.3 Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures
Chapter 2: One-Dimensional Kinematics
2.2 Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
2.5 Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension
2.6 Problem-Solving Basics for One-Dimensional Kinematics
2.8 Graphical Analysis of One-Dimensional Motion
Chapter 3: Two-Dimensional Kinematics
3.1 Kinematics in Two Dimensions: An Introduction
3.2 Vector Addition and Subtraction: Graphical Methods
3.3 Vector Addition and Subtraction: Analytical Methods
Chapter 4: Dynamics: Force and Newton's Laws of Motion
4.1 Development of Force Concept
4.2 Newton’s First Law of Motion: Inertia
4.3 Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System
4.4 Newton’s Third Law of Motion: Symmetry in Forces
4.5 Normal, Tension, and Other Examples of Forces
4.6 Problem-Solving Strategies
4.7 Further Applications of Newton’s Laws of Motion
4.8 Extended Topic: The Four Basic Forces—An Introduction
Chapter 5: Further Applications of Newton's Laws: Friction, Drag and Elasticity
5.3 Elasticity: Stress and Strain
Chapter 6: Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation
6.1 Rotation Angle and Angular Velocity
6.4 Fictitious Forces and Non-inertial Frames: The Coriolis Force
6.5 Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation
6.6 Satellites and Kepler’s Laws: An Argument for Simplicity
Chapter 7: Work, Energy, and Energy Resources
7.1 Work: The Scientific Definition
7.2 Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem
7.3 Gravitational Potential Energy
7.4 Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
7.8 Work, Energy, and Power in Humans
Chapter 8: Linear Momentum and Collisions
8.4 Elastic Collisions in One Dimension
8.5 Inelastic Collisions in One Dimension
8.6 Collisions of Point Masses in Two Dimensions
8.7 Introduction to Rocket Propulsion
Chapter 9: Statics and Torque
9.1 The First Condition for Equilibrium
9.2 The Second Condition for Equilibrium
9.4 Applications of Statics, Including Problem-Solving Strategies
9.6 Forces and Torques in Muscles and Joints
Chapter 10: Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum
10.2 Kinematics of Rotational Motion
10.3 Dynamics of Rotational Motion: Rotational Inertia
10.4 Rotational Kinetic Energy: Work and Energy Revisited
10.5 Angular Momentum and Its Conservation
10.6 Collisions of Extended Bodies in Two Dimensions
10.7 Gyroscopic Effects: Vector Aspects of Angular Momentum
Chapter 11: Fluid Statics
11.4 Variation of Pressure with Depth in a Fluid
11.6 Gauge Pressure, Absolute Pressure, and Pressure Measurement
11.8 Cohesion and Adhesion in Liquids: Surface Tension and Capillary Action
Chapter 12: Fluid Dynamics and Its Biological and Medical Applications
12.1 Flow Rate and Its Relation to Velocity
12.3 The Most General Applications of Bernoulli’s Equation
12.4 Viscosity and Laminar Flow; Poiseuille’s Law
12.6 Motion of an Object in a Viscous Fluid
12.7 Molecular Transport Phenomena: Diffusion, Osmosis, and Related Processes
Chapter 13: Temperature, Kinetic Theory, and the Gas Laws
13.2 Thermal Expansion of Solids and Liquids
13.4 Kinetic Theory: Atomic and Molecular Explanation of Pressure and Temperature
13.6 Humidity, Evaporation, and Boiling
Chapter 14: Heat and Heat Transfer Methods
14.2 Temperature Change and Heat Capacity
14.3 Phase Change and Latent Heat
Chapter 15: Thermodynamics
15.1 The First Law of Thermodynamics
15.2 The First Law of Thermodynamics and Some Simple Processes
15.3 Introduction to the Second Law of Thermodynamics: Heat Engines and Their Efficiency
15.4 Carnot’s Perfect Heat Engine: The Second Law of Thermodynamics Restated
15.5 Applications of Thermodynamics: Heat Pumps and Refrigerators
15.6 Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics: Disorder and the Unavailability of Energy
Chapter 16: Oscillatory Motion and Waves
16.1 Hooke’s Law: Stress and Strain Revisited
16.2 Period and Frequency in Oscillations
16.3 Simple Harmonic Motion: A Special Periodic Motion
16.5 Energy and the Simple Harmonic Oscillator
16.6 Uniform Circular Motion and Simple Harmonic Motion
16.8 Forced Oscillations and Resonance
16.10 Superposition and Interference
16.11 Energy in Waves: Intensity
Chapter 17: Physics of Hearing
17.2 Speed of Sound, Frequency, and Wavelength
17.3 Sound Intensity and Sound Level
17.4 Doppler Effect and Sonic Booms
17.5 Sound Interference and Resonance: Standing Waves in Air Columns
Chapter 18: Electric Charge and Electric Field
18.1 Static Electricity and Charge: Conservation of Charge
18.2 Conductors and Insulators
18.4 Electric Field: Concept of a Field Revisited
18.5 Electric Field Lines: Multiple Charges
18.6 Electric Forces in Biology
18.7 Conductors and Electric Fields in Static Equilibrium
18.8 Applications of Electrostatics
Chapter 19: Electric Potential and Electric Field
19.1 Electric Potential Energy: Potential Difference
19.2 Electric Potential in a Uniform Electric Field
19.3 Electrical Potential Due to a Point Charge
19.5 Capacitors and Dielectrics
19.6 Capacitors in Series and Parallel
19.7 Energy Stored in Capacitors
Chapter 20: Electric Current, Resistance, and Ohm's Law
20.2 Ohm’s Law: Resistance and Simple Circuits
20.3 Resistance and Resistivity
20.4 Electric Power and Energy
20.5 Alternating Current versus Direct Current
20.6 Electric Hazards and the Human Body
20.7 Nerve Conduction–Electrocardiograms
Chapter 21: Circuits and DC Instruments
21.1 Resistors in Series and Parallel
21.2 Electromotive Force: Terminal Voltage
21.4 DC Voltmeters and Ammeters
21.6 DC Circuits Containing Resistors and Capacitors
Chapter 22: Magnetism
22.2 Ferromagnets and Electromagnets
22.3 Magnetic Fields and Magnetic Field Lines
22.4 Magnetic Field Strength: Force on a Moving Charge in a Magnetic Field
22.5 Force on a Moving Charge in a Magnetic Field: Examples and Applications
22.7 Magnetic Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor
22.8 Torque on a Current Loop: Motors and Meters
22.9 Magnetic Fields Produced by Currents: Ampere’s Law
22.10 Magnetic Force between Two Parallel Conductors
22.11 More Applications of Magnetism
Chapter 23: Electromagnetic Induction, AC Circuits, and Electrical Technologies
23.1 Induced Emf and Magnetic Flux
23.2 Faraday’s Law of Induction: Lenz’s Law
23.4 Eddy Currents and Magnetic Damping
23.8 Electrical Safety: Systems and Devices
23.11 Reactance, Inductive and Capacitive
Chapter 24: Electromagnetic Waves
24.1 Maxwell’s Equations: Electromagnetic Waves Predicted and Observed
24.2 Production of Electromagnetic Waves
24.3 The Electromagnetic Spectrum
24.4 Energy in Electromagnetic Waves
Chapter 25: Geometric Optics
25.4 Total Internal Reflection
25.5 Dispersion: The Rainbow and Prisms
25.6 Image Formation by Lenses
25.7 Image Formation by Mirrors
Chapter 26: Vision and Optical Instruments
Chapter 27: Wave Optics
27.1 The Wave Aspect of Light: Interference
27.2 Huygens's Principle: Diffraction
27.3 Young’s Double Slit Experiment
27.4 Multiple Slit Diffraction
27.6 Limits of Resolution: The Rayleigh Criterion
27.9 *Extended Topic* Microscopy Enhanced by the Wave Characteristics of Light
Chapter 28: Special Relativity
28.2 Simultaneity And Time Dilation
28.4 Relativistic Addition of Velocities
Chapter 29: Introduction to Quantum Physics
29.3 Photon Energies and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
29.5 The Particle-Wave Duality
29.6 The Wave Nature of Matter
29.7 Probability: The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
29.8 The Particle-Wave Duality Reviewed
Chapter 30: Atomic Physics
30.2 Discovery of the Parts of the Atom: Electrons and Nuclei
30.3 Bohr’s Theory of the Hydrogen Atom
30.4 X Rays: Atomic Origins and Applications
30.5 Applications of Atomic Excitations and De-Excitations
30.6 The Wave Nature of Matter Causes Quantization
30.7 Patterns in Spectra Reveal More Quantization
30.8 Quantum Numbers and Rules
30.9 The Pauli Exclusion Principle
Chapter 31: Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics
31.2 Radiation Detection and Detectors
31.3 Substructure of the Nucleus
31.4 Nuclear Decay and Conservation Laws
Chapter 32: Medical Applications of Nuclear Physics
32.1 Medical Imaging and Diagnostics
32.2 Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
32.3 Therapeutic Uses of Ionizing Radiation
Chapter 33: Particle Physics
33.1 The Yukawa Particle and the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle Revisited
33.3 Accelerators Create Matter from Energy
33.4 Particles, Patterns, and Conservation Laws
33.5 Quarks: Is That All There Is?
33.6 GUTs: The Unification of Forces
Chapter 34: Frontiers of Physics
34.1 Cosmology and Particle Physics
34.2 General Relativity and Quantum Gravity
34.6 High-temperature Superconductors
34.7 Some Questions We Know to Ask
