Knowledge of and skill in physics are essential foundations for studies in science and engineering. This book offers students an introduction to the basic concepts and principles of physics. It covers various topics specifically related to physical mechanics, the properties of matter, and heat. Each chapter begins with a summary of concepts, principles, definitions, and formulae to be discussed, as well as ending with problems and solutions that illustrate the specific topic. Steps are detailed to help build reasoning and understanding. There are 300 worked problems and 100 exercises in the book, as well as 306 figures to help the reader visualize the processes being addressed. Computer calculations and solutions are carried out using wxMaxima to give insight and help build computational skills. The book is aimed at first-year undergraduate students studying introductory physics, and would also be useful for physics teachers in their instruction, particularly the exercises at the end of each chapter.
Author(s): Wan Muhamad Saridan Wan Hassan
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Commentary: Publisher PDF | Published: 07 November 2023
Pages: xvii, 694
City: Cham
Tags: Heat; Physics Formulae; Physical Mechanics; Analytical Calculations; Computer Calculations; Reasoning; Physics Principles; Matter Properties; wxMaxima; Introductory Physics; Physics Concepts; Physics Definitions
Preface
About This Book
Contents
About the Author
1 Measurement, Uncertainty, Conversion of Units, and Dimensional Analysis
1.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
1.2 Problems and Solutions
1.3 Summary
1.4 Exercises
2 Vector
2.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
2.2 Problems and Solutions
2.3 Summary
2.4 Exercises
3 Kinematics of Particle in One Dimension
3.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
3.2 Problems and Solutions
3.3 Summary
3.4 Exercises
4 Motion in Two Dimensions: Projectile Motion
4.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
4.2 Problems and Solutions
4.3 Summary
4.4 Exercises
5 Newton’s Laws of Motion
5.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
5.2 Problems and Solutions
5.3 Summary
5.4 Exercises
6 Uniform Circular Motion
6.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
6.2 Problems and Solutions
6.3 Summary
6.4 Exercises
7 Work, Energy, and Power
7.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
7.2 Problems and Solutions
7.3 Summary
7.4 Exercises
8 Linear Momentum and Collision
8.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
8.2 Problems and Solutions
8.3 Summary
8.4 Exercises
9 Rotational Motion
9.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
9.2 Problems and Solutions
9.3 Summary
9.4 Exercises
10 Statics of Rigid Body
10.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
10.2 Ploblems and Solutions
10.3 Summary
10.4 Exercises
11 Oscillation and Simple Harmonic Motion
11.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
11.2 Problems and Solutions
11.3 Summary
11.4 Exercises
12 General Laws of Gravity
12.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
12.2 Problems and Solutions
12.3 Summary
12.4 Exercises
13 Elastic Properties
13.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
13.2 Problems and Solutions
13.3 Summary
13.4 Exercises
14 Hydrostatics
14.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
14.2 Problems and Solutions
14.3 Summary
14.4 Exercises
15 Hydrodynamics
15.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
15.2 Problems and Solutions
15.3 Summary
15.4 Exercises
16 Temperature and Thermal Expansion
16.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
16.2 Problems and Solutions
16.3 Summary
16.4 Exercises
17 Heat and Calorimetry
17.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
17.2 Problems and Solutions
17.3 Summary
17.4 Exercises
18 Heat Transfer
18.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
18.2 Problems and Solutions
18.3 Summary
18.4 Exercises
19 Gas Laws and Kinetic Theory
19.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
19.2 Problems and Solutions
19.3 Summary
19.4 Exercises
20 Thermodynamics
20.1 Basic Concepts and Formulae
20.2 Problems and Solutions
20.3 Summary
20.4 Exercises
Appendix A Introduction to wxMaxima
Appendix B Physical Constants
Appendix C Conversion Factors
Appendix D Mathematical Formulae
Bibliography
Index
