{"id":20,"date":"2017-09-18T18:03:38","date_gmt":"2017-09-18T22:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1108\/front-matter\/preface-to-college-physics-the-basis-for-this-textbook\/"},"modified":"2020-11-07T20:44:36","modified_gmt":"2020-11-08T01:44:36","slug":"preface-to-college-physics-the-basis-for-this-textbook","status":"publish","type":"front-matter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1108\/front-matter\/preface-to-college-physics-the-basis-for-this-textbook\/","title":{"raw":"Preface to Open Stax College Physics","rendered":"Preface to Open Stax College Physics"},"content":{"raw":"
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This textbook is based on the Open Stax College Physics textbook, which can can be downloaded for free at https:\/\/openstax.org\/details\/college-physics\r\n<\/a><\/div>\r\n
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About OpenStax<\/h2>\r\n<\/section>OpenStax is a non-profit organization committed to improving student access to quality learning materials. Our free textbooks are developed and peer-reviewed by educators to ensure they are readable, accurate, and meet the scope and sequence requirements of modern college courses. Unlike traditional textbooks, OpenStax resources live online and are owned by the community of educators using them. Through our partnerships with companies and foundations committed to reducing costs for students, OpenStax is working to improve access to higher education for all. OpenStax is an initiative of Rice University and is made possible through the generous support of several philanthropic foundations.\r\n\r\n<\/section>
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About This Book<\/h1>\r\nWelcome to College Physics<\/em>, an OpenStax resource created with several goals in mind: accessibility, affordability, customization, and student engagement\u2014all while encouraging learners toward high levels of learning. Instructors and students alike will find that this textbook offers a strong foundation in introductory physics, with algebra as a prerequisite. It is available for free online and in low-cost print and e-book editions.\r\n

To broaden access and encourage community curation, College Physics is \u201copen source\u201d licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license. Everyone is invited to submit examples, emerging research, and other feedback to enhance and strengthen the material and keep it current and relevant for today\u2019s students. You can make suggestions by contacting us at info@openstaxcollege.org.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>

\r\n

To the Student<\/h2>\r\n

This book is written for you. It is based on the teaching and research experience of numerous physicists and influenced by a strong recollection of their own struggles as students. After reading this book, we hope you see that physics is visible everywhere. Applications range from driving a car to launching a rocket, from a skater whirling on ice to a neutron star spinning in space, and from taking your temperature to taking a chest X-ray.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>

<\/section>
\r\n

Supplements<\/h2>\r\n

Accompanying the main text are a Student Solutions Manual and an Instructor Solutions Manual<\/a>. The Student Solutions Manual provides worked-out solutions to select end-of-module Problems and Exercises. The Instructor Solutions Manual provides worked-out solutions to all Exercises.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>

\r\n

Simulations<\/h2>\r\n

Where applicable, students are directed to the interactive PHeT physics simulations developed by the University of Colorado (http:\/\/phet.colorado.edu<\/a>). There they can further explore the physics concepts they have learned about in the module.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n

Glossary<\/h2>\r\nAt the end of every module or chapter is a glossary containing definitions of all of the key terms in the module or chapter.\r\n\r\n
<\/section><\/section>
\r\n

Acknowledgements<\/h2>\r\n

This text is based on the work completed by Dr. Paul Peter Urone in collaboration with Roger Hinrichs, Kim Dirks, and Manjula Sharma. We would like to thank the authors as well as the numerous professors (a partial list follows) who have contributed their time and energy to review and provide feedback on the manuscript. Their input has been critical in maintaining the pedagogical integrity and accuracy of the text.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>

\r\n

Senior Contributing Authors<\/h2>\r\n

Dr. Paul Peter Urone<\/p>\r\nDr. Roger Hinrichs, State University of New York, College at Oswego\r\n\r\n<\/section>

\r\n

Contributing Authors<\/h2>\r\n

Dr. Kim Dirks, University of Auckland, New Zealand<\/p>\r\nDr. Manjula Sharma, University of Sydney, Australia\r\n\r\n<\/section>

\r\n

Expert Reviewers<\/h1>\r\n

Erik Christensen, P.E, South Florida Community College<\/p>\r\nDr. Eric Kincanon, Gonzaga University\r\n\r\nDr. Douglas Ingram, Texas Christian University\r\n\r\nLee H. LaRue, Paris Junior College\r\n\r\nDr. Marc Sher, College of William and Mary\r\n\r\nDr. Ulrich Zurcher, Cleveland State University\r\n\r\nDr. Matthew Adams, Crafton Hills College, San Bernardino Community College District\r\n\r\nDr. Chuck Pearson, Virginia Intermont College\r\n\r\n<\/section>","rendered":"

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This textbook is based on the Open Stax College Physics textbook, which can can be downloaded for free at https:\/\/openstax.org\/details\/college-physics
\n<\/a><\/div>\n
\n

About OpenStax<\/h2>\n<\/section>\n

OpenStax is a non-profit organization committed to improving student access to quality learning materials. Our free textbooks are developed and peer-reviewed by educators to ensure they are readable, accurate, and meet the scope and sequence requirements of modern college courses. Unlike traditional textbooks, OpenStax resources live online and are owned by the community of educators using them. Through our partnerships with companies and foundations committed to reducing costs for students, OpenStax is working to improve access to higher education for all. OpenStax is an initiative of Rice University and is made possible through the generous support of several philanthropic foundations.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

\n

About This Book<\/h1>\n

Welcome to College Physics<\/em>, an OpenStax resource created with several goals in mind: accessibility, affordability, customization, and student engagement\u2014all while encouraging learners toward high levels of learning. Instructors and students alike will find that this textbook offers a strong foundation in introductory physics, with algebra as a prerequisite. It is available for free online and in low-cost print and e-book editions.<\/p>\n

To broaden access and encourage community curation, College Physics is \u201copen source\u201d licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license. Everyone is invited to submit examples, emerging research, and other feedback to enhance and strengthen the material and keep it current and relevant for today\u2019s students. You can make suggestions by contacting us at info@openstaxcollege.org.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

\n

To the Student<\/h2>\n

This book is written for you. It is based on the teaching and research experience of numerous physicists and influenced by a strong recollection of their own struggles as students. After reading this book, we hope you see that physics is visible everywhere. Applications range from driving a car to launching a rocket, from a skater whirling on ice to a neutron star spinning in space, and from taking your temperature to taking a chest X-ray.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

<\/section>\n
\n

Supplements<\/h2>\n

Accompanying the main text are a Student Solutions Manual and an Instructor Solutions Manual<\/a>. The Student Solutions Manual provides worked-out solutions to select end-of-module Problems and Exercises. The Instructor Solutions Manual provides worked-out solutions to all Exercises.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

\n
\n

Simulations<\/h2>\n

Where applicable, students are directed to the interactive PHeT physics simulations developed by the University of Colorado (http:\/\/phet.colorado.edu<\/a>). There they can further explore the physics concepts they have learned about in the module.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

Glossary<\/h2>\n

At the end of every module or chapter is a glossary containing definitions of all of the key terms in the module or chapter.<\/p>\n

<\/section>\n<\/section>\n
\n

Acknowledgements<\/h2>\n

This text is based on the work completed by Dr. Paul Peter Urone in collaboration with Roger Hinrichs, Kim Dirks, and Manjula Sharma. We would like to thank the authors as well as the numerous professors (a partial list follows) who have contributed their time and energy to review and provide feedback on the manuscript. Their input has been critical in maintaining the pedagogical integrity and accuracy of the text.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

\n

Senior Contributing Authors<\/h2>\n

Dr. Paul Peter Urone<\/p>\n

Dr. Roger Hinrichs, State University of New York, College at Oswego<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

\n

Contributing Authors<\/h2>\n

Dr. Kim Dirks, University of Auckland, New Zealand<\/p>\n

Dr. Manjula Sharma, University of Sydney, Australia<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

\n

Expert Reviewers<\/h1>\n

Erik Christensen, P.E, South Florida Community College<\/p>\n

Dr. Eric Kincanon, Gonzaga University<\/p>\n

Dr. Douglas Ingram, Texas Christian University<\/p>\n

Lee H. LaRue, Paris Junior College<\/p>\n

Dr. Marc Sher, College of William and Mary<\/p>\n

Dr. Ulrich Zurcher, Cleveland State University<\/p>\n

Dr. Matthew Adams, Crafton Hills College, San Bernardino Community College District<\/p>\n

Dr. Chuck Pearson, Virginia Intermont College<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"menu_order":3,"template":"","meta":{"pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":[],"pb_section_license":""},"front-matter-type":[],"contributor":[],"license":[],"class_list":["post-20","front-matter","type-front-matter","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1108\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/front-matter\/20","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1108\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/front-matter"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1108\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/front-matter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1108\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1108\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/front-matter\/20\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":734,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1108\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/front-matter\/20\/revisions\/734"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1108\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/front-matter\/20\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1108\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"front-matter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1108\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/front-matter-type?post=20"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1108\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=20"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/douglasphys1108\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=20"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}