How to Solve Physics Problems

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About the Authors
Preface
How to Use this Book
How to Excel in Your Physics Course
Mathematical Background
1. Vectors
2. Kinematics in One Dimension
3. Falling Body Problems
4. Projectile Motion
5. Forces (including Centripetal Force)
6. Apparent Weight
7. Work and the Definite Integral
8. Work-Energy Problems
9. Center of Mass and Momentum
10. Collision and Impulse
11. Rotational Motion
12. Rotational Dynamics
13. Equilibrium
14. Gravity
15. Simple Harmonic Motion
16. Fluids
17. Temperature and Calorimetry
18. Kinetics and the Ideal Gas Laws
19. First Law of Thermodynamics
20. Second Law of Thermodynamics
21. Mechanical Waves
22. Standing Waves (Strings and Pipes)
23. Sound
24. Charge and Coulomb’s Law
25. The Electric Field
26. Gauss’ Law
27. Electric Potential
28. Capacitance
29. Current and Resistance
30. Resistors in D.C. Circuits
31. Kirchhoff’s Laws
32. R-C Circuits
33. Magnetic Fields
34. Magnetic Forces
35. Ampere’s Law
36. Biot-Savart Law
37. Faraday’s Law
38. Inductance
39. R-L Circuits
40. Oscillating L-C Circuits
41. Series R-L-C Circuits and Phasors
42. Maxwell’s Equations
43. Electromagnetic Waves
44. Reflection, Refraction, and Polarization
45. Mirrors and Lenses
46. Diffraction and Interference
47. Special Relativity
48. Quantum Physics
49. Atoms, Molecules, and Solids
50. Nuclear Physics
Appendix A: Physical Constants
Appendix B: Conversions
Appendix C: The Periodic Table
Index