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Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Math Review | 13 |
Kinematics | 31 |
Newtons laws | 57 |
Work Energy and Power | 87 |
Thermal Physics | 107 |
linear Momentum | 133 |
Curved and Rotational Motion | 147 |
Chapter 90omprehensive Drill | 217 |
Direct Current Circuits | 239 |
Magnetic Forces and Fields | 269 |
Electromagnetic Induction | 285 |
Waves | 303 |
Optics | 333 |
Modern Physics | 367 |
Drill Answers and Explanations | 403 |
Oscillations | 181 |
The Kinematics of SHM | 187 |
The SpringBlock Oscillator Vertical Motion | 193 |
Summary | 201 |
The Electric field | 208 |
Answers and Explanations | 451 |
Answers and Explanations | 485 |
About the Author | 501 |
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