Physics, Volume 1Like having a private coach at their elbows, this introduction to algebra-based physics involves readers actively in a guided learn-by-doing process-sensing when they need a very patient exposition and when they need only minimal reinforcement, when they need to focus on concepts and when they need an opportunity to practice their quantitative skills. At the heart of the volume are worked examples in a unique, two-column format that focuses on the basic strategies and step-by-step thought processes involved in problem solving-with an emphasis on the relationship between the physical concepts and their mathematical expression. |
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Brief Contents 1 Introduction to Physics | 1 |
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Active Example angular acceleration angular momentum angular speed Answer applied average acceleration average velocity ball block Calculate center of mass collision components CONCEPTUAL CHECKPOINT Conceptual Exercises constant acceleration constant speed decrease direction of motion displacement distance downward Earth equal Equation equilibrium Explain F₁ final fluid force acting force constant force exerted Free-body diagram frequency given greater heat horizontal increase initial speed Insight kinetic energy kinetic friction lava bomb length linear m/sē m₁ magnitude maximum mi/h molecules moment of inertia moving negative Newton's second law normal force object orbit oscillation Picture the Problem positive x direction potential energy Practice Problem pressure projectile pulley radius REAL-WORLD PHYSICS related homework problems rest result rope shown in Figure simple harmonic motion Solution solve spring static friction Strategy Suppose surface temperature tension tion torque upward vector vertical wave weight zero