College Physics meets standard scope and sequence requirements for a two-semester introductory algebra-based physics course. The text is grounded in real-world examples to help students grasp fundamental physics concepts. It requires knowledge of algebra and some trigonometry, but not calculus. College Physics includes learning objectives, concept questions, links to labs and simulations, and ample practice opportunities for traditional physics application problems.

College Physics 

Introduction to Science and the Realm of Physics, Physical Quantities, and Units

1.3 Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures

Chapter 1. Introduction: The Nature of Science and Physics

Introduction to One-Dimensional Kinematics

2.2 Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems

2.5 Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension

2.6 Problem-Solving Basics for One-Dimensional Kinematics

2.8 Graphical Analysis of One-Dimensional Motion

Introduction to Two-Dimensional Kinematics

3.1 Kinematics in Two Dimensions: An Introduction

3.2 Vector Addition and Subtraction: Graphical Methods

3.3 Vector Addition and Subtraction: Analytical Methods

Introduction to Dynamics: Newton’s Laws of Motion

4.2 Newton’s First Law of Motion: Inertia

4.3 Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System

4.4 Newton’s Third Law of Motion: Symmetry in Forces

4.5 Normal, Tension, and Other Examples of Forces

4.7 Further Applications of Newton’s Laws of Motion

4.8 Extended Topic: The Four Basic Forces—An Introduction

Chapter 4. Dynamics: Force and Newton's Laws of Motion

Introduction: Further Applications of Newton’s Laws

Chapter 5. Further Applications of Newton's Laws: Friction, Drag, and Elasticity

Introduction to Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation

6.4 Fictitious Forces and Non-inertial Frames: The Coriolis Force

6.5 Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation

6.6 Satellites and Kepler’s Laws: An Argument for Simplicity

Chapter 6. Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation

Introduction to Work, Energy, and Energy Resources

7.2 Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem

7.4 Conservative Forces and Potential Energy

Chapter 7. Work, Energy, and Energy Resources

Introduction to Linear Momentum and Collisions

8.5 Inelastic Collisions in One Dimension

8.6 Collisions of Point Masses in Two Dimensions

Chapter 8. Linear Momentum and Collisions

9.4 Applications of Statics, Including Problem-Solving Strategies

9.6 Forces and Torques in Muscles and Joints

Introduction to Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum

10.3 Dynamics of Rotational Motion: Rotational Inertia

10.4 Rotational Kinetic Energy: Work and Energy Revisited

10.5 Angular Momentum and Its Conservation

10.6 Collisions of Extended Bodies in Two Dimensions

10.7 Gyroscopic Effects: Vector Aspects of Angular Momentum

Chapter 10. Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum

11.4 Variation of Pressure with Depth in a Fluid

11.6 Gauge Pressure, Absolute Pressure, and Pressure Measurement

11.8 Cohesion and Adhesion in Liquids: Surface Tension and Capillary Action

Introduction to Fluid Dynamics and Its Biological and Medical Applications

12.1 Flow Rate and Its Relation to Velocity

12.3 The Most General Applications of Bernoulli’s Equation

12.4 Viscosity and Laminar Flow; Poiseuille’s Law

12.6 Motion of an Object in a Viscous Fluid

12.7 Molecular Transport Phenomena: Diffusion, Osmosis, and Related Processes

Chapter 12. Fluid Dynamics and Its Biological and Medical Applications

Introduction to Temperature, Kinetic Theory, and the Gas Laws

13.2 Thermal Expansion of Solids and Liquids

13.4 Kinetic Theory: Atomic and Molecular Explanation of Pressure and Temperature

Chapter 13. Temperature, Kinetic Theory, and the Gas Laws

Introduction to Heat and Heat Transfer Methods

14.2 Temperature Change and Heat Capacity

Chapter 14. Heat and Heat Transfer Methods

15.2 The First Law of Thermodynamics and Some Simple Processes

15.3 Introduction to the Second Law of Thermodynamics: Heat Engines and Their Efficiency

15.4 Carnot’s Perfect Heat Engine: The Second Law of Thermodynamics Restated

15.5 Applications of Thermodynamics: Heat Pumps and Refrigerators

15.6 Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics: Disorder and the Unavailability of Energy

15.7 Statistical Interpretation of Entropy and the Second Law of Thermodynamics: The Underlying Explanation

Introduction to Oscillatory Motion and Waves

16.1 Hooke’s Law: Stress and Strain Revisited

16.2 Period and Frequency in Oscillations

16.3 Simple Harmonic Motion: A Special Periodic Motion

16.5 Energy and the Simple Harmonic Oscillator

16.6 Uniform Circular Motion and Simple Harmonic Motion

17.2 Speed of Sound, Frequency, and Wavelength

17.5 Sound Interference and Resonance: Standing Waves in Air Columns

Introduction to Electric Charge and Electric Field

18.1 Static Electricity and Charge: Conservation of Charge

18.4 Electric Field: Concept of a Field Revisited

18.5 Electric Field Lines: Multiple Charges

18.7 Conductors and Electric Fields in Static Equilibrium

Chapter 18. Electric Charge and Electric Field

Introduction to Electric Potential and Electric Energy

19.1 Electric Potential Energy: Potential Difference

19.2 Electric Potential in a Uniform Electric Field

19.3 Electrical Potential Due to a Point Charge

Chapter 19. Electric Potential and Electric Field

Introduction to Electric Current, Resistance, and Ohm's Law

20.2 Ohm’s Law: Resistance and Simple Circuits

20.5 Alternating Current versus Direct Current

20.7 Nerve Conduction–Electrocardiograms

Chapter 20. Electric Current, Resistance, and Ohm's Law

Introduction to Circuits and DC Instruments

21.2 Electromotive Force: Terminal Voltage

21.6 DC Circuits Containing Resistors and Capacitors

22.3 Magnetic Fields and Magnetic Field Lines

22.4 Magnetic Field Strength: Force on a Moving Charge in a Magnetic Field

22.5 Force on a Moving Charge in a Magnetic Field: Examples and Applications

22.7 Magnetic Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor

22.8 Torque on a Current Loop: Motors and Meters

22.9 Magnetic Fields Produced by Currents: Ampere’s Law

22.10 Magnetic Force between Two Parallel Conductors

Introduction to Electromagnetic Induction, AC Circuits and Electrical Technologies

23.2 Faraday’s Law of Induction: Lenz’s Law

23.8 Electrical Safety: Systems and Devices

23.11 Reactance, Inductive and Capacitive

Chapter 23. Electromagnetic Induction, AC Circuits, and Electrical Technologies

24.1 Maxwell’s Equations: Electromagnetic Waves Predicted and Observed

Introduction to Vision and Optical Instruments

Chapter 26. Vision and Optical Instruments

27.1 The Wave Aspect of Light: Interference

27.6 Limits of Resolution: The Rayleigh Criterion

27.9 *Extended Topic* Microscopy Enhanced by the Wave Characteristics of Light

29.3 Photon Energies and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

29.7 Probability: The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

30.2 Discovery of the Parts of the Atom: Electrons and Nuclei

30.3 Bohr’s Theory of the Hydrogen Atom

30.4 X Rays: Atomic Origins and Applications

30.5 Applications of Atomic Excitations and De-Excitations

30.6 The Wave Nature of Matter Causes Quantization

30.7 Patterns in Spectra Reveal More Quantization

Introduction to Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics

Chapter 31. Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics

Introduction to Applications of Nuclear Physics

32.2 Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation

32.3 Therapeutic Uses of Ionizing Radiation

Chapter 32. Medical Applications of Nuclear Physics

33.1 The Yukawa Particle and the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle Revisited

33.3 Accelerators Create Matter from Energy

33.4 Particles, Patterns, and Conservation Laws

34.2 General Relativity and Quantum Gravity

Appendix D Glossary of Key Symbols and Notation

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