University Physics Volume 1

by William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling and Jeff Sanny

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University Physics is a three-volume collection that meets the scope and sequence requirements for two- and three-semester calculus-based physics courses. Volume 1 covers mechanics, sound, oscillations, and waves. Volume 2 covers thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and Volume 3 covers optics and modern physics. This textbook emphasizes connections between theory and application, making physics concepts interesting and accessible to students while maintaining the mathematical rigor inherent in the subject. Frequent, strong examples focus on how to approach a problem, how to work with the equations, and how to check and generalize the result.

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Adapted from University Physics Volume 1 by William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, and Jeff Sanny, published by OpenStax (Rice University) under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). Access the original for free at https://openstax.org/details/books/university-physics-volume-1. Changes: converted to CuraCourse lessons, with interactive practice added.

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Preface1 page
1. Preface
1Units and Measurement9 pages
1. Introduction
2. 1.1The Scope and Scale of Physics
3. 1.2Units and Standards
4. 1.3Unit Conversion
5. 1.4Dimensional Analysis
6. 1.5Estimates and Fermi Calculations
7. 1.6Significant Figures
8. 1.7Solving Problems in Physics
9. Practice
2Vectors6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 2.1Scalars and Vectors
3. 2.2Coordinate Systems and Components of a Vector
4. 2.3Algebra of Vectors
5. 2.4Products of Vectors
6. Practice
3Motion Along a Straight Line8 pages
1. Introduction
2. 3.1Position, Displacement, and Average Velocity
3. 3.2Instantaneous Velocity and Speed
4. 3.3Average and Instantaneous Acceleration
5. 3.4Motion with Constant Acceleration
6. 3.5Free Fall
7. 3.6Finding Velocity and Displacement from Acceleration
8. Practice
4Motion in Two and Three Dimensions7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 4.1Displacement and Velocity Vectors
3. 4.2Acceleration Vector
4. 4.3Projectile Motion
5. 4.4Uniform and Nonuniform Circular Motion
6. 4.5Relative Motion in One and Two Dimensions
7. Practice
5Newton's Laws of Motion9 pages
1. Introduction
2. 5.1Forces
3. 5.2Newton's First Law
4. 5.3Newton's Second Law
5. 5.4Mass and Weight
6. 5.5Newton’s Third Law
7. 5.6Common Forces
8. 5.7Drawing Free-Body Diagrams
9. Practice
6Applications of Newton's Laws6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 6.1Solving Problems with Newton’s Laws
3. 6.2Friction
4. 6.3Centripetal Force
5. 6.4Drag Force and Terminal Speed
6. Practice
7Work and Kinetic Energy6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 7.1Work
3. 7.2Kinetic Energy
4. 7.3Work-Energy Theorem
5. 7.4Power
6. Practice
8Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy7 pages
1. Introduction
2. 8.1Potential Energy of a System
3. 8.2Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces
4. 8.3Conservation of Energy
5. 8.4Potential Energy Diagrams and Stability
6. 8.5Sources of Energy
7. Practice
9Linear Momentum and Collisions9 pages
1. Introduction
2. 9.1Linear Momentum
3. 9.2Impulse and Collisions
4. 9.3Conservation of Linear Momentum
5. 9.4Types of Collisions
6. 9.5Collisions in Multiple Dimensions
7. 9.6Center of Mass
8. 9.7Rocket Propulsion
9. Practice
10Fixed-Axis Rotation10 pages
1. Introduction
2. 10.1Rotational Variables
3. 10.2Rotation with Constant Angular Acceleration
4. 10.3Relating Angular and Translational Quantities
5. 10.4Moment of Inertia and Rotational Kinetic Energy
6. 10.5Calculating Moments of Inertia
7. 10.6Torque
8. 10.7Newton’s Second Law for Rotation
9. 10.8Work and Power for Rotational Motion
10. Practice
11Angular Momentum6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 11.1Rolling Motion
3. 11.2Angular Momentum
4. 11.3Conservation of Angular Momentum
5. 11.4Precession of a Gyroscope
6. Practice
12Static Equilibrium and Elasticity6 pages
1. Introduction
2. 12.1Conditions for Static Equilibrium
3. 12.2Examples of Static Equilibrium
4. 12.3Stress, Strain, and Elastic Modulus
5. 12.4Elasticity and Plasticity
6. Practice
13Gravitation9 pages
1. Introduction
2. 13.1Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
3. 13.2Gravitation Near Earth's Surface
4. 13.3Gravitational Potential Energy and Total Energy
5. 13.4Satellite Orbits and Energy
6. 13.5Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion
7. 13.6Tidal Forces
8. 13.7Einstein's Theory of Gravity
9. Practice
14Fluid Mechanics9 pages
1. Introduction
2. 14.1Fluids, Density, and Pressure
3. 14.2Measuring Pressure
4. 14.3Pascal's Principle and Hydraulics
5. 14.4Archimedes’ Principle and Buoyancy
6. 14.5Fluid Dynamics
7. 14.6Bernoulli’s Equation
8. 14.7Viscosity and Turbulence
9. Practice
15Oscillations8 pages
1. Introduction
2. 15.1Simple Harmonic Motion
3. 15.2Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion
4. 15.3Comparing Simple Harmonic Motion and Circular Motion
5. 15.4Pendulums
6. 15.5Damped Oscillations
7. 15.6Forced Oscillations
8. Practice
16Waves8 pages
1. Introduction
2. 16.1Traveling Waves
3. 16.2Mathematics of Waves
4. 16.3Wave Speed on a Stretched String
5. 16.4Energy and Power of a Wave
6. 16.5Interference of Waves
7. 16.6Standing Waves and Resonance
8. Practice
17Sound10 pages
1. Introduction
2. 17.1Sound Waves
3. 17.2Speed of Sound
4. 17.3Sound Intensity
5. 17.4Normal Modes of a Standing Sound Wave
6. 17.5Sources of Musical Sound
7. 17.6Beats
8. 17.7The Doppler Effect
9. 17.8Shock Waves
10. Practice
Appendices7 pages
1. AUnits
2. BConversion Factors
3. CFundamental Constants
4. DAstronomical Data
5. EMathematical Formulas
6. FChemistry
7. GThe Greek Alphabet

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