Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide, 3rd Edition (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides) 3rd Edition
by Karl F. Kuhn (Author), Frank Noschese (Author)
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Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide, 3rd Edition is the most practical and reader-friendly guide to understanding all basic physics concepts and terms. The expert authors take a flexible and interactive approach to physics based on new research-based methods about how people most effectively comprehend new material. The book takes complex concepts and breaks them down into practical, easy to digest terms.
Subject matter covered includes:
- Newton’s Laws
- Energy
- Electricity
- Magnetism
- Light
- Sound
- And more
There are also sections explaining the math behind each concept for those who would like further explanation and understanding. Each chapter features a list of objectives so that students know what they should be learning from each chapter, test questions, and exercises that inspire deeper learning about physics.
1. Introduction to Physics
- Overview of physics and the scientific method.
2. Measurement and Units
- SI Units and dimensional analysis.
- Precision and accuracy in measurements.
3. Mechanics
- Kinematics: Displacement, velocity, and acceleration.
- Dynamics: Newton’s laws of motion.
- Work and energy: Kinetic and potential energy, conservation of energy.
- Momentum: Linear momentum, impulse, and conservation of momentum.
4. Circular Motion and Gravitation
- Uniform circular motion and centripetal force.
- Newton’s law of universal gravitation.
5. Fluid Mechanics
- Properties of fluids: Density and pressure.
- Buoyancy: Archimedes’ principle.
- Fluid dynamics: Bernoulli’s principle.
6. Thermodynamics
- Temperature, heat, and kinetic theory of gases.
- Laws of thermodynamics.
- Heat engines and entropy.
7. Waves and Sound
- Wave properties: Wavelength, frequency, amplitude, speed.
- Sound waves and the Doppler effect.
- Superposition and interference.
8. Electromagnetism
- Electrostatics: Electric charges, Coulomb’s law.
- Electric circuits: Current, voltage, resistance, Ohm’s law.
- Magnetism: Magnetic fields and forces.
- Electromagnetic waves: Nature and spectrum.
9. Optics
- Reflection and refraction: Laws and Snell’s law.
- Lenses and mirrors: Image formation.
- Wave optics: Interference, diffraction, polarization.
10. Modern Physics
- Relativity: Time dilation, length contraction, E=mc².
- Quantum mechanics: Wave-particle duality, Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle.
- Atomic and nuclear physics: Atomic structure, radioactivity, nuclear reactions.
11. Practical Applications and Problem-Solving
- Physics in everyday life.
- Problem-solving strategies and techniques.
This summary covers the essential topics and principles discussed in the book, providing a structured approach to learning basic physics.
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