Physics / Paul E. Tippens.

Includes index.

Physics (7a. ed.); Legal ; Preface; Brief Contents; Contents; PART I Mechanics; 1 Introduction; 1.1 What Is Physics?; 1.2 What Part Is Played by Mathematics?; 1.3 How Should I Study Physics?; 2 Technical Mathematics; 2.1 Signed Numbers; 2.2 Algebra Review; 2.3 Exponents and Radicals (Optional); 2.4 Solution to Quadratic Equations; 2.5 Scientific Notation; 2.6 Graphs; 2.7 Geometry; 2.8 Right Triangle Trigonometry; 3 Technical Measurement and Vectors; 3.1 Physical Quantities; 3.2 The International System; 3.3 Measurement of Length and Time; 3.4 Significant Figures; 3.5 Measuring Instruments. 3.6 Unit Conversions3.7 Vector and Scalar Quantities; 3.8 Addition of Vectors by Graphical Methods; 3.9 Force and Vectors; 3.10 The Resultant Force; 3.11 Trigonometry and Vectors; 3.12 The Component Method of Vector Addition; 3.13 Unit Vector Notation (Optional); 3.14 Vector Difference; 4 Translational Equilibrium; 4.1 Newton's First Law; 4.2 Newton's Second Law; 4.3 Newton's Third Law; 4.4 Equilibrium; 4.5 Free-Body Diagrams; 4.6 Solution of Equilibrium Problems; 4.7 Friction; 5 Torque and Rotational Equilibrium; 5.1 Conditions for Equilibrium; 5.2 The Moment Arm; 5.3 Torque. 5.4 Resultant Torque5.6 Center of Gravity; 6 Uniform Acceleration; 6.1 Speed and Velocity; 6.2 Acceleration; 6.3 Uniform Acceleration; 6.4 Other Useful Relations; 6.5 Solutions to Acceleration Problems; 6.6 Sign Convention in Acceleration Problems; 6.7 Gravity and Free-Falling Bodies; 6.8 Projectile Motion; 6.9 Horizontal Projection; 6.10 The More General Problem of Trajectories; 7 Newton's Second Law; 7.1 Newton's Second Law of Motion; 7.2 The Relationship Between Weight and Mass; 7.3 Application of Newton's Second Law to Single-Body Problems; 7.4 Problem-Solving Techniques. 8 Work, Energy, and Power8.1 Work; 8.2 Resultant Work; 8.3 Energy; 8.4 Work and Kinetic Energy; 8.5 Potential Energy; 8.6 Conservation of Energy; 8.7 Energy and Friction Forces; 8.8 Power; 9 Impulse and Momentum; 9.1 Impulse and Momentum; 9.2 The Law of Conservation of Momentum; 9.3 Elastic and Inelastic Impacts; 10 Uniform Circular Motion; 10.1 Motion in a Circular Path; 10.2 Centripetal Acceleration; 10.3 Centripetal Force; 10.4 Banking Curves; 10.5 The Conical Pendulum; 10.6 Motion in a Vertical Circle; 10.7 Gravitation; 10.8 The Gravitational Field and Weight. 10.9 Satellites in Circular Orbits10.10 Kepler's Laws; 11 Rotation of Rigid Bodies; 11.1 Angular Displacement; 11.2 Angular Velocity; 11.3 Angular Acceleration; 11.4 Relationship Between Rotational and Linear Motion; 11.5 Rotational Kinetic Energy: Moment of Inertia; 11.6 The Second Law of Motion and Rotation; 11.7 Rotational Work and Power; 11.8 Combined Rotation and Translation; 11.9 Angular Momentum; 11.10 Conservation of Angular Momentum; 12 Simple Machines; 12.1 Simple Machines and Efficiency; 12.2 Mechanical Advantage; 12.3 The Lever; 12.4 Applications of the Lever Principle.