Table of Contents
1 Introduction and mathematical concepts 1
2 Kinematics in one dimension 25
3 Kinematics in two dimensions 59
4 Forces and Newton's laws of motion 85
5 Dynamics of uniform circular motion 131
6 Work and energy 153
7 Impulse and momentum 188
8 Rotational kinematics 213
9 Rotational dynamics 237
10 Elasticity and simple harmonic motion 274
11 Fluids 307
12 Temperature and heat 346
13 The transfer of heat 381
14 The ideal gas law and kinetic theory 401
15 Thermodynamics 423
16 Waves and sound 458
17 The principle of linear superposition and interference phenomena 494
18 Electric forces and electric fields 521
19 Electric potential energy and the electric potential 557
20 Electric circuits 585
21 Magnetic forces and magnetic fields 627
22 Electromagnetic induction 669
23 Alternating current circuits 708
24 Electromagnetic waves 732
25 The reflection of light: mirrors 759
26 The refraction of light: lenses and optical instruments 781
27 Interference and the wave nature of light 829
28 Special relativity 864
29 Particles and waves 888
30 The nature of the atom 910
31 Nuclear physics and radioactivity 947
32 Ionizing radiation, nuclear energy, and elementary particles 973