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Welcome and Territorial Acknowledgement
Front Cover Photo Credits
Introduction to Open Textbooks at Douglas College
Introduction to Physics 1104
Preface to Open Stax College Physics Textbook, the basis for this textbook
1.0 Introduction to Physics and a tour of the Universe
1.1 Physics: An Introduction
1.2 Physical Quantities and Units. Metric Prefixes and Conversions
1.3 Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures
1.4 Approximation
1.5 Introduction to Measurements
1.6 Expressing Numbers in Scientific Notation
1.7 Significant Figures
1.8 Converting Units
1.9 Other Units: Temperature and Density
1.10 Expressing Units
1.11 Additional Exercises
1.12 Graphing Introduction
2.0 Introduction
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
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Kinematics in Two Dimensions: An Introduction
3.2 Vector Addition and Subtraction: Graphical Methods
3.3 Vector Addition and Subtraction: Analytical Methods
3.4 Projectile Motion
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Development of Force Concept
4.2 Hooke's Law
4.3 Newton’s First Law of Motion: Inertia
4.4 Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System
4.5 Newton’s Third Law of Motion: Symmetry in Forces
4.6 Normal, Tension, and Other Examples of Forces
4.8 Problem-Solving Strategies
4.9 Further Applications of Newton’s Laws of Motion
4.10 Extended Topic: The Four Basic Forces—An Introduction to Fields
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Rotation Angle and Angular Velocity
5.2 Centripetal Acceleration
5.3 Centripetal Force
5.4 Fictitious Forces and Non-inertial Frames: The Coriolis Force
5.5 Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation
6.0 Introduction
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 Work, Energy, and Power in Humans
6.9 World Energy Use
7.0 Introduction
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
8.0 Introduction
8.1 The First Condition for Equilibrium
8.2 The Second Condition for Equilibrium
8.3 Stability
8.4 Applications of Statics, Including Problem-Solving Strategies
8.5 Simple Machines
8.6 Forces and Torques in Muscles and Joints
9.0 Introduction
9.1 Angular Acceleration
9.2 Kinematics of Rotational Motion
9.3 Dynamics of Rotational Motion: Rotational Inertia
9.4 Rotational Kinetic Energy: Work and Energy Revisited
10.0 Introduction
10.2 Density
10.3 Pressure
10.4 Variation of Pressure with Depth in a Fluid
10.5 Pascal’s Principle
10.6 Archimedes’ Principle
10.7 Pressures in the Body
11.0 Introduction
11.1 Temperature
11.2 Thermal Expansion of Solids and Liquids
11.3 The Ideal Gas Law
11.4 Phase Changes
12.0 Introduction
10.1 What Is a Fluid?
12.1 Heat
12.2 Temperature Change and Heat Capacity
12.3 Phase Change and Latent Heat
12.4 Heat Transfer Methods
12.5 Conduction
12.6 Convection
12.7 Radiation
13.0 Introduction
13.1 Static Electricity and Charge: Conservation of Charge
13.2 Conductors and Insulators
13.3 Coulomb’s Law
13.4 Electric Field: Concept of a Field Revisited
13.5 Electric Field Lines: Multiple Charges
13.6 Electric Forces in Biology
13.7 Conductors and Electric Fields in Static Equilibrium
13.8 Applications of Electrostatics
14.0 Introduction
14.1 Electric Potential Energy: Potential Difference
14.2 Electric Potential in a Uniform Electric Field
14.3 Electrical Potential Due to a Point Charge
14.4 Equipotential Lines
15.0 Introduction
15.1 Current
15.2 Ohm’s Law: Resistance and Simple Circuits
15.3 Resistance and Resistivity
15.4 Electric Power and Energy
15.5 Alternating Current versus Direct Current
15.6 Electric Hazards and the Human Body
15.7 Nerve Conduction–Electrocardiograms
15.8 Resistors in Series and Parallel
Appendix A Useful Information - Constants, Units, Formulae
Appendix B Useful Mathematics (originally from Open Stax Chemistry)
Appendix C: Periodic Table of the Elements from Open Stax Chemistry 1st Canadian Edition
David W. Ball
Appendix D Glossary of Key Symbols and Notation
Appendix M for Math
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