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Introduction to Open Textbooks at Douglas College
OpenStax; Department of Physics; and Astronomy at Douglas College
Private: Physics 1107 Curriculum Guidelines
Preface to Open Stax College Physics
1.1 Physics: An Introduction
1.2 Physical Quantities and Units
1.3 Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures
1.4 Approximation
2.1 Displacement
2.2 Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
2.3 Time, Velocity, and Speed
2.4 Acceleration
2.5 Graphical Analysis of One-Dimensional Motion
2.6 Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension
2.7 Problem-Solving Basics for One-Dimensional Kinematics
2.8 Falling Objects
3.1 Introduction to Kinematics in Two Dimensions
3.2 Vector Addition and Subtraction: Graphical Methods
3.3 Vector Addition and Subtraction: Analytical Methods
3.4 Projectile Motion
3.5 Optional: Addition of Velocities
4.1 Development of Force Concept
4.2 Newton’s First Law of Motion: Inertia
4.3 Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System
4.4 Newton’s Third Law of Motion: Symmetry in Forces
4.5 Normal, Tension, and Spring Forces
4.6 Friction
4.7 Problem-Solving Strategies
4.8 Further Applications of Newton’s Laws of Motion
4.9 Optional: Drag Forces
5.1 Centripetal Acceleration
5.2 Centripetal Force
5.3 Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation
5.4 Optional: Satellites and Kepler’s Three Laws
5.5 Optional: Fictitious Forces and Non-Inertial Frames
6.1 Work: The Scientific Definition
6.2 Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem
6.3 Gravitational Potential Energy
6.4 Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
6.5 Nonconservative Forces
6.6 Conservation of Energy
6.7 Power
6.8 Optional: Work, Energy, and Power in Humans
6.9 Optional: World Energy Use
7.1 Linear Momentum and Force
7.2 Impulse
7.3 Conservation of Momentum
7.4 Elastic Collisions in One Dimension
7.5 Inelastic Collisions in One Dimension
7.6 Collisions of Point Masses in Two Dimensions
8.1 The First Condition for Equilibrium
8.2 The Second Condition for Equilibrium
8.3 Applications of Statics and Problem-Solving Strategies
8.4 Forces and Torques in Muscles and Joints
9.1 Rotation Angle and Angular Velocity
9.2 Angular Acceleration
9.3 Kinematics of Rotational Motion
9.4 Dynamics of Rotational Motion: Rotational Inertia
9.5 Rotational Kinetic Energy: Work and Energy Revisited
9.6 Angular Momentum and Its Conservation
9.7 Gyroscopic Effects: Vector Aspects of Angular Momentum
9.8 Optional: Collisions of Extended Bodies in Two Dimensions
10.1 Hooke’s Law and Oscillations
10.2 Period and Frequency in Oscillations
10.3 Uniform Circular Motion and Simple Harmonic Motion
10.4 Simple Harmonic Motion: A Special Periodic Motion
10.5 Energy and the Simple Harmonic Oscillator
10.6 The Simple Pendulum
10.7 Optional: Damped Harmonic Motion
10.8 Optional: Forced Oscillations and Resonance
11.1 Waves
11.2 Superposition and Interference
11.3 Energy in Waves: Intensity
12.1 Sound
12.2 Speed of Sound, Frequency, and Wavelength
12.3 Sound Intensity and Sound Level
12.4 Doppler Effect and Sonic Booms
12.5 Sound Interference and Resonance: Standing Waves in Air Columns
12.6 Optional: Hearing
Appendix A Useful Information – Constants, Units, Formulae
Appendix B Useful Mathematics
Private: Appendix F Glossary of Key Symbols and Notation
Appendix C Units, Numbers, and Significant Figures
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