Table of Contents
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
