Pearson Physics

Physics is designed to give readers conceptual insight and create active involvement in the learning process. The book provides a suite of pedagogical tools that give readers an active role in the learning and problem-solving process.This comprehensive book helps readers draw the situation described in the problem statement, visualize the processes taking place, identify and label important quantities, and set up coordinate axes. Shows readers how to analyze the problem, identify the key physical principles at work, and devise a plan for obtaining the solution. Contains a unique 2-column format. Appropriate for readers interested in Algebra-based Physics. [Barnes & Noble] Cover Frontmatter 1. Introduction to Physics Big Idea: Physics applies to everything. 1.1 Physics and the Scientific Method 1.2 Physics and Society 1.3 Units and Dimensions 1.4 Basic Math for Physics 1.5 Problem Solving in Physics 2. Introduction to Motion Big Idea: Motion can be represented by a position-time graph. 2.1 Describing Motion 2.2 Speed and Velocity 2.3 Position-Time Graphs 2.4 Equation of Motion 3. Acceleration and Accelerated Motion Big Idea: All objects in free fall move with the same constant acceleration. 3.1 Acceleration 3.2 Motion with Constant Acceleration 3.3 Position-Time Graphs for Constant Acceleration 3.4 Free Fall 4. Motion in Two Dimensions Big Idea: The horizontal and vertical motions of an object are independent of one another. 4.1 Vectors in Physics 4.2 Adding and Subtracting Vectors 4.3 Relative Motion 4.4 Projectile Motion 5. Newton’s Laws of Motion Big Idea: All motion is governed by Newton’s laws. 5.1 Newton’s Laws of Motion 5.2 Applying Newton’s Laws 5.3 Friction 6. Work and Energy Big Idea: Energy can change from one form to another, but the total amount of energy in the universe stays the same. 6.1 Work 6.2 Work and Energy 6.3 Conservation of Energy 6.4 Power 7. Linear Momentum and Collisions Big Idea: Momentum is conserved in all collisions, as long as external forces do not act. 7.1 Momentum 7.2 Impulse 7.3 Conservation of Momentum 7.4 Collisions 8. Rotational Motion and Equilibrium Big Idea: Forces can produce torques, and torques can produce rotation. 8.1 Describing Angular Motion 8.2 Rolling Motion and the Moment of Inertia 8.3 Torque 8.4 Static Equilibrium 9. Gravity and Circular Motion Big Idea: Gravity acts on everything in the universe. 9.1 Newton’s Law of Universal Gravity 9.2 Applications of Gravity 9.3 Circular Motion 9.4 Planetary Motion and Orbits 10. Temperature and Heat Big Idea: Heat is a form of energy that is transferred because of temperature differences. 10.1 Temperature, Energy, and Heat 10.2 Thermal Expansion and Energy Transfer 10.3 Heat Capacity 10.4 Phase Changes and Latent Heat 11. Thermodynamics Big Idea: Energy conservation applies to thermal energy and heat. 11.1 The First Law of Thermodynamics 11.2 Thermal Processes 11.3 The Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics 12. Gases, Liquids, and Solids Big Idea: Fluids flow and change shape easily, whereas solids maintain a definite shape unless acted on by a force. 12.1 Gases 12.2 Fluids at Rest 12.3 Fluids in Motion 12.4 Solids 13. Oscillations and Waves Big Idea: Waves are traveling oscillations that carry energy. 13.1 Oscillations and Periodic Motion 13.2 The Pendulum 13.3 Waves and Wave Properties 13.4 Interacting Waves 14. Sound Big Idea: Sound carries energy in the form of a traveling wave of compressions and expansions. 14.1 Sound Waves and Beats 14.2 Standing Sound Waves 14.3 The Doppler Effect 14.4 Human Perception of Sound 15. The Properties of Light Big Idea: Light is a small but important part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Everything you see either emits or reflects light. 15.1 The Nature of Light 15.2 Color and the Electromagnetic Spectrum 15.3 Polarization and Scattering of Light 16. Reflection and Mirrors Big Idea: Mirrors are particularly good at reflecting light; a mirror’s shape determines the size, location, and orientation of the reflected image. 16.1 The Reflection of Light 16.2 Plane Mirrors 16.3 Curved Mirrors 17. Refraction and Lenses Big Idea: Lenses take advantage of refraction to bend light and form images. 17.1 Refraction 17.2 Applications of Refraction 17.3 Lenses 17.4 Applications of Lenses 18. Interference and Diffraction Big Idea: Like all waves, light waves show the effects of superposition and interference. 18.1 Interference 18.2 Interference in Thin Films 18.3 Diffraction 18.4 Diffraction Gratings 19. Electric Charges and Forces Big Idea: Matter is made of electric charges, and electric charges exert forces on one another. 19.1 Electric Charge 19.2 Electric Force 19.3 Combining Electric Forces 20. Electric Fields and Electric Energy Big Idea: Electric charges produce fields that exert forces and store energy. 20.1 The Electric Field 20.2 Electric Potential Energy and Electric Potential 20.3 Capacitance and Energy Storage 21. Electric Current and Electric Circuits Big Idea: Electrons flow through electric circuits in response to differences in electric potential. 21.1 Electric Current, Resistance, and Semiconductors 21.2 Electric Circuits 21.3 Power and Energy in Electric Circuits 22. Magnetism and Magnetic Fields Big Idea: Moving charges produce magnetic fields, and magnetic fields exert forces on moving charges. 22.1 Magnets and Magnetic Fields 22.2 Magnetism and Electric Currents 22.3 The Magnetic Force 23. Electromagnetic Induction Big Idea: Changing magnetic fields produce electric fields, and the electric fields can be used to generate electric currents. 23.1 Electricity from Magnetism 23.2 Electric Generators and Motors 23.3 AC Circuits and Transformers 24. Quantum Physics Big Idea: At the atomic level, energy is quantized and particles have wavelike properties. 24.1 Quantized Energy and Photons 24.2 Wave-Particle Duality 24.3 The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle 25. Atomic Physics Big Idea: The wave properties of matter mean that the atomic-level world must be described in terms of probability. 25.1 Early Models of the Atom 25.2 Bohr’s Model of the Hydrogen Atom 25.3The Quantum Physics of Atoms 26. Nuclear Physics Big Idea: The nuclei of atoms can release tremendous amounts of energy when part of their mass is converted to energy. 26.1 The Nucleus 26.2 Radioactivity 26.3Applications of Nuclear Physics 26.4 Fundamental Forces and Elementary Particles 27. Relativity Big Idea: Nature behaves differently near the speed of light. 27.1 The Postulates of Relativity 27.2 The Relativity of Time and Length 27.3 E=mc 27.4 General Relativity Math Review Appendices Appendix A: Selected Answers Appendix B: Additional Problems Appendix C: Data Tables Appendix D: Safety in the Physics Lab Glossary Credits Index Pearson Physics appeals to students by connecting to their lives with real-world applications, concept development tools, and motivating applications to engage and motivate students. -- http://www.pearsonglobalschools.com