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How to Succeed in Physics Guide
1. Introduction to Science and the Realm of Physics, Physical Quantities, and Unitss
2. Physics: An Introduction
3. Physical Quantities and Units
4. Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures
5. Approximation
6. Introduction to One-Dimensional Kinematics
7. Displacement
8. Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
9. Time, Velocity, and Speed
10. Video: One-Dimensional Kinematics
11. Acceleration
12. Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension
13. Problem-Solving Basics for One-Dimensional Kinematics
14. Falling Objects
15. Graphical Analysis of One-Dimensional Motion
16. Introduction to Two-Dimensional Kinematics
17. Kinematics in Two Dimensions: An Introduction
18. Vector Addition and Subtraction: Graphical Methods
19. Vector Addition and Subtraction: Analytical Methods
20. Video: Two-Dimensional Kinematics
21. Projectile Motion
22. Addition of Velocities
23. Introduction to Dynamics: Newton's Laws of Motion
24. Development of Force Concept
25. Newton’s First Law of Motion: Inertia
26. Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System
27. Newton’s Third Law of Motion: Symmetry in Forces
28. Video: Newton's Laws
29. Normal, Tension, and Other Examples of Forces
30. Problem-Solving Strategies
31. Further Applications of Newton’s Laws of Motion
32. Extended Topic: The Four Basic Forces—An Introduction
33. Introduction: Further Applications of Newton's Laws
34. Friction
35. Video: Friction and Angular Motion
36. Drag Forces
37. Video: Terminal Velocity
38. Elasticity: Stress and Strain
39. Introduction to Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation
40. Rotation Angle and Angular Velocity
41. Centripetal Acceleration
42. Centripetal Force
43. Fictitious Forces and Non-inertial Frames: The Coriolis Force
44. Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation
45. Video: Gravitation
46. Satellites and Kepler’s Laws: An Argument for Simplicity
47. Introduction to Work, Energy, and Energy Resources
48. Work: The Scientific Definition
49. Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem
50. Gravitational Potential Energy
51. Video: Potential and Kinetic Energy
52. Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
53. Nonconservative Forces
54. Conservation of Energy
55. Power
56. Work, Energy, and Power in Humans
57. World Energy Use
58. Introduction to Linear Momentum and Collisions
59. Video: Collisions
60. Linear Momentum and Force
61. Impulse
62. Conservation of Momentum
63. Elastic Collisions in One Dimension
64. Inelastic Collisions in One Dimension
65. Collisions of Point Masses in Two Dimensions
66. Introduction to Rocket Propulsion
67. Introduction to Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum
68. Angular Acceleration
69. Kinematics of Rotational Motion
70. Video: Rotational Motion
71. Dynamics of Rotational Motion: Rotational Inertia
72. Rotational Kinetic Energy: Work and Energy Revisited
73. Angular Momentum and Its Conservation
74. Video: Angular Momentum
75. Collisions of Extended Bodies in Two Dimensions
76. Gyroscopic Effects: Vector Aspects of Angular Momentum
77. Introduction to Statics and Torque
78. The First Condition for Equilibrium
79. The Second Condition for Equilibrium
80. Video: Statics and Torque
81. Stability
82. Applications of Statics, Including Problem-Solving Strategies
83. Simple Machines
84. Forces and Torques in Muscles and Joints
85. Introduction to Fluid Statics
86. What Is a Fluid?
87. Density
88. Pressure
89. Variation of Pressure with Depth in a Fluid
90. Pascal’s Principle
91. Gauge Pressure, Absolute Pressure, and Pressure Measurement
92. Archimedes’ Principle
93. Video: Buoyancy
94. Cohesion and Adhesion in Liquids: Surface Tension and Capillary Action
95. Pressures in the Body
96. Introduction to Fluid Dynamics and Biological and Medical Applications
97. Flow Rate and Its Relation to Velocity
98. Bernoulli’s Equation
99. Video: Fluid Flow
100. The Most General Applications of Bernoulli’s Equation
101. Viscosity and Laminar Flow; Poiseuille’s Law
102. The Onset of Turbulence
103. Motion of an Object in a Viscous Fluid
104. Molecular Transport Phenomena: Diffusion, Osmosis, and Related Processes
105. Introduction to Temperature, Kinetic Theory, and the Gas Laws
106. Temperature
107. Thermal Expansion of Solids and Liquids
108. The Ideal Gas Law
109. Kinetic Theory: Atomic and Molecular Explanation of Pressure and Temperature
110. Phase Changes
111. Video: Phase Changes
112. Humidity, Evaporation, and Boiling
113. Introduction to Heat and Heat Transfer Methods
114. Heat
115. Temperature Change and Heat Capacity
116. Phase Change and Latent Heat
117. Heat Transfer Methods
118. Video: Heat Transfer
119. Conduction
120. Convection
121. Radiation
122. Introduction to Thermodynamics
123. The First Law of Thermodynamics
124. The First Law of Thermodynamics and Some Simple Processes
125. Introduction to the Second Law of Thermodynamics: Heat Engines and Their Efficiency
126. Carnot’s Perfect Heat Engine: The Second Law of Thermodynamics Restated
127. Applications of Thermodynamics: Heat Pumps and Refrigerators
128. Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics: Disorder and the Unavailability of Energy
129. Statistical Interpretation of Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics: The Underlying Explanation
130. Introduction to Oscillatory Motion and Waves
131. Hooke’s Law: Stress and Strain Revisited
132. Period and Frequency in Oscillations
133. Simple Harmonic Motion: A Special Periodic Motion
134. Video: Harmonic Motion
135. The Simple Pendulum
136. Energy and the Simple Harmonic Oscillator
137. Uniform Circular Motion and Simple Harmonic Motion
138. Damped Harmonic Motion
139. Forced Oscillations and Resonance
140. Waves
141. Superposition and Interference
142. Energy in Waves: Intensity
143. Introduction to the Physics of Hearing
144. Video: Waves and Sound
145. Sound
146. Speed of Sound, Frequency, and Wavelength
147. Sound Intensity and Sound Level
148. Doppler Effect and Sonic Booms
149. Sound Interference and Resonance: Standing Waves in Air Columns
150. Hearing
151. Ultrasound
152. Appendix A. Atomic Masses
153. Appendix B. Selected Radioactive Isotopes
154. Appendix C. Useful Information
155. Appendix D. Glossary of Key Symbols and Notation
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