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PGCC: PHYS 1030 - General Physics
This text addresses a calculus-based study of classical mechanics, including laws of motion, force, energy, momentum, and gravitation.
- Author
- Neeharika Thakur
- Publisher
- Prince George's Community College
- Source
- LibreTexts
- Language
- EN
- Category
- Basic Sciences
Contents· 82 sections
- 01: 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
- 02: 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
- 03: Two-Dimensional Kinematics
- 3.1: Motion in Two Dimensions
- 3.2: Vectors
- 3.3: Projectile Motion
- 3.4: Multiple Velocities
- 04: 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
- 05: 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
- 06: 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
- 07: Linear Momentum and Collisions
- 7.1: Introduction
- 7.2: Conservation of Momentum
- 7.3: Collisions
- 7.4: Rocket Propulsion
- 7.5: Center of Mass
- 08: 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
- 09: 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: Bernoulli’s Equation
- 11.4: Other Applications
- Homework