Essential Physics

Systems of Units, Significant Figures, Coordinate Systems, and VectorsSystems of UnitsConversion of UnitsSignificant FiguresScientific NotationTrigonometryCoordinate SystemsVectorsAddition and Subtraction of VectorsGuideline for Determining the Direction of the ResultantMotion in One DimensionDisplacementAverage VelocityAverage SpeedInstantaneous VelocityAccelerationEquations of MotionFree-Falling ObjectTwo-Dimensional Motion and Circular MotionDisplacement, Velocity, and AccelerationEquations of Motion in Two DimensionsProjectile MotionUniform Circular MotionLinear Velocity, Angular Velocity, Read more... Abstract: Systems of Units, Significant Figures, Coordinate Systems, and VectorsSystems of UnitsConversion of UnitsSignificant FiguresScientific NotationTrigonometryCoordinate SystemsVectorsAddition and Subtraction of VectorsGuideline for Determining the Direction of the ResultantMotion in One DimensionDisplacementAverage VelocityAverage SpeedInstantaneous VelocityAccelerationEquations of MotionFree-Falling ObjectTwo-Dimensional Motion and Circular MotionDisplacement, Velocity, and AccelerationEquations of Motion in Two DimensionsProjectile MotionUniform Circular MotionLinear Velocity, Angular Velocity Content: Front Cover Contents Preface Authors Chapter 1: Systems of Units, Significant Figures, Coordinate Systems, and Vectors Chapter 2: Motion in One Dimension Chapter 3: Two-Dimensional Motion and Circular Motion Chapter 4: Newton's Laws: Implications and Applications Chapter 5: Newton's Laws: Friction in Linear and Circular Motions Chapter 6: Work and Energy Chapter 7: Linear Momentum and Collision Chapter 8: Rotational Motion Chapter 9: Simple Harmonic Motion Chapter 10: Thermal Physics: Temperature, Heat, and Thermal Expansion Chapter 11: Waves and Wave Motion Chapter 12: Fluids Chapter 13: Electric Forces and FieldsChapter 14: Electric Potential Energy and Potential Chapter 15: Direct Current Circuits Chapter 16: Magnetic Forces and Fields Chapter 17: Electromagnetic Induction Chapter 18: Alternating Current Electric Circuits Chapter 19: Electromagnetic Waves Chapter 20: Geometrical Optics Chapter 21: Physical (Wave) Optics Chapter 22: Modern Physics Back Cover Fluency with physics fundamentals and problem-solving has a collateral effect on students by enhancing their analytical reasoning skills. In a sense, physics is to intellectual pursuits what strength training is to sports. Designed for a two-semester algebra-based course, Essential Physics provides a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of ph