University physics Volume 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sanny, Jeff, 1952- author.

Ling, Samuel, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Textbooks.

Science.

Physics--Textbooks.

Physics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] OpenStax [2016]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

University Physics is a three-volume collection that meets the scope and sequence requirements for two- and three-semester calculus-based physics courses. Volume 1 covers mechanics, sound, oscillations, and waves. This textbook emphasizes connections between between theory and application, making physics concepts interesting and accessible to students while maintaining the mathematical rigor inherent in the subject. Frequent, strong examples focus on how to approach a problem, how to work with the equations, and how to check and generalize the result.

Contents:

PrefaceUnit 1. Mechanics

Chapter 1: Units and Measurement

Chapter 2: Vectors

Chapter 3: Motion Along a Straight Line

Chapter 4: Motion in Two and Three Dimensions

Chapter 5: Newton's Laws of Motion

Chapter 6: Applications of Newton's Laws

Chapter 7: Work and Kinetic Energy

Chapter 8: Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy

Chapter 9: Linear Momentum and Collisions

Chapter 10: Fixed-Axis Rotation

Chapter 11: Angular Momentum

Chapter 12: Static Equilibrium and Elasticity

Chapter 13: Gravitation

Chapter 14: Fluid Mechanics

Unit 2. Waves and Acoustics

Chapter 15: Oscillations

Chapter 16: Waves

Chapter 17: Sound

Appendix A: UnitsAppendix B: Conversion FactorsAppendix C: Fundamental ConstantsAppendix D: Astronomical DataAppendix E: Mathematical FormulasAppendix F: ChemistryAppendix G: The Greek AlphabetIndex

Notes:

Description based on online resource

ISBN:

9781947172203

Access Restriction:

Unrestricted online access