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University Physics Physics

Author: Boundless
Publisher: LibreTexts
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Language: EN
Category: Basic Sciences

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Contents· 192 sections

1: The Basics of Physics
1.1: The Basics of Physics
1.2: Units
1.3: Significant Figures and Order of Magnitude
1.4: Solving Physics Problems
2: Kinematics
2.1: Basics of Kinematics
2.2: Speed and Velocity
2.3: Acceleration
2.4: Problem-Solving for Basic Kinematics
2.5: Free-Falling Objects
3: Two-Dimensional Kinematics
3.1: Motion in Two Dimensions
3.2: Vectors
3.3: Projectile Motion
3.4: Multiple Velocities
4: The Laws of Motion
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Force and Mass
4.3: Newtons Laws
4.4: Other Examples of Forces
4.5: Problem-Solving
4.6: Vector Nature of Forces
4.7: Further Applications of Newtons Laws
5: Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation
5.1: Introduction to UCM and Gravitation
5.2: Non-Uniform Circular Motion
5.3: Velocity Acceleration and Force
5.4: Types of Forces in Nature
5.5: Newtons Law of Universal Gravitation
5.6: Keplers Laws
5.7: Gravitational Potential Energy
5.8: Energy Conservation
5.9: Angular vs. Linear Quantities
6: Work and Energy
6.1: Introduction
6.2: Work Done by a Constant Force
6.3: Work Done by a Variable Force
6.4: Work-Energy Theorem
6.5: Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy
6.6: Power
6.7: CASE STUDY: World Energy Use
6.8: Further Topics
7: Linear Momentum and Collisions
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Conservation of Momentum
7.3: Collisions
7.4: Rocket Propulsion
7.5: Center of Mass
8: Static Equilibrium Elasticity and Torque
8.1: Introduction
8.2: Conditions for Equilibrium
8.3: Stability
8.4: Solving Statics Problems
8.5: Applications of Statics
8.6: Elasticity Stress Strain and Fracture
8.7: The Center of Gravity
8.8: Torque and Angular Acceleration
9: Rotational Kinematics Angular Momentum and Energy
9.1: Quantities of Rotational Kinematics
9.2: Angular Acceleration
9.3: Rotational Kinematics
9.4: Dynamics
9.5: Rotational Kinetic Energy
9.6: Conservation of Angular Momentum
9.7: Vector Nature of Rotational Kinematics
9.8: Problem Solving
9.9: Linear and Rotational Quantities
9.10: Conservation of Energy
10: Fluids
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Density and Pressure
10.3: Archimedes Principle
10.4: Cohesion and Adhesion
10.5: Fluids in Motion
10.6: Deformation of Solids
11: Fluid Dynamics and Its Applications
11.1: Overview
11.2: Flow in Tubes
11.3: Bernoullis Equation
11.4: Other Applications
12: Temperature and Kinetic Theory
12.1: Introduction
12.2: Temperature and Temperature Scales
12.3: Thermal Expansion
12.4: Ideal Gas Law
12.5: Kinetic Theory
12.6: Phase Changes
12.7: The Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
12.8: Thermal Stresses
12.9: Diffusion
13: Heat and Heat Transfer
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Specific Heat
13.3: Phase Change and Latent Heat
13.4: Methods of Heat Transfer
13.5: Global Warming
13.6: Phase Equilbrium
14: Thermodynamics
14.1: Introduction
14.2: The First Law of Thermodynamics
14.3: The Second Law of Thermodynamics
14.4: Entropy
14.5: The Third Law of Thermodynamics
15: Waves and Vibrations
15.1: Introduction
15.2: Hookes Law
15.3: Periodic Motion
15.4: Damped and Driven Oscillations
15.5: Waves
15.6: Wave Behavior and Interaction
15.7: Waves on Strings
16: Sound
16.1: Introduction
16.2: Sound Intensity and Level
16.3: Doppler Effect and Sonic Booms
16.4: Interactions with Sound Waves
16.5: Further Topics
17: Electric Charge and Field
17.1: Overview
17.2: Shelding and Charging Through Induction
17.3: Coulombs Law
17.4: The Electric Field Revisited
17.5: Electric Flux and Gausss Law
17.6: Applications of Electrostatics
18: Electric Potential and Electric Field
18.1: Overview
18.2: Equipotential Surfaces and Lines
18.3: Point Charge
18.4: Capacitors and Dielectrics
18.5: Applications
19: Electric Current and Resistance
19.1: Overview
19.2: Electric Current
19.3: Resistance and Resistors
19.4: Electric Power and Energy
19.5: Alternating Currents
19.6: Electricity in the World
20: Circuits and Direct Currents
20.1: Overview
20.2: Resistors in Series and Parallel
20.3: Kirchhoffs Rules
20.4: Voltmeters and Ammeters
20.5: RC Circuits
21: Magnetism
21.1: Magnetism and Magnetic Fields
21.2: Magnets
21.3: Magnetic Force on a Moving Electric Charge
21.4: Motion of a Charged Particle in a Magnetic Field
21.5: Magnetic Fields Magnetic Forces and Conductors
21.6: Applications of Magnetism
22: Induction AC Circuits and Electrical Technologies
22.1: Magnetic Flux Induction and Faradays Law
22.2: AC Circuits
22.3: Applications of Induction and EM Waves
22.4: Magnetic Fields and Maxwell Revisited
23: Electromagnetic Waves
23.1: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
23.2: Electromagnetic Waves and their Properties
23.3: Applications of EM Waves
24: Geometric Optics
24.1: Overview
24.2: Reflection Refraction and Dispersion
24.3: Lenses
24.4: Mirrors
25: Vision and Optical Instruments
25.1: The Human Eye
25.2: Other Optical Instruments
26: Wave Optics
26.1: Superposition and Interference
26.2: Diffraction
26.3: Further Topics
26.4: Applications of Wave Optics
27: Special Relativity
27.1: Introduction
27.2: Consequences of Special Relativity
27.3: Relativistic Quantities
27.4: Implications of Special Relativity
28: Introduction to Quantum Physics
28.1: History and Quantum Mechanical Quantities
28.2: Applications of Quantum Mechanics
29: Atomic Physics
29.1: Overview
29.2: The Early Atom
29.3: Atomic Physics and Quantum Mechanics
29.4: Applications of Atomic Physics
29.5: Multielectron Atoms
30: Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
30.1: The Nucleus
30.2: Radioactivity
30.3: Quantum Tunneling and Conservation Laws
30.4: Applications of Nuclear Physics