Part 1 Mechanics

Topic 1 Units, Trigonometry, and Vectors 1

Topic 2 Motion in One Dimension 31

Topic 3 Motion in Two Dimensions 59

Topic 4 Newton’s Laws of Motion 80

Topic 5 Energy 121

Topic 6 Momentum, Impulse, and Collisions 161

Topic 7 Rotational Motion and Gravitation 190

Topic 8 Rotational Equilibrium and Dynamics 224

Topic 9 Fluids and Solids 267

Part 2 Thermodynamics

Topic 10 Thermal Physics 320

Topic 11 Energy in Thermal Processes 349

Topic 12 The Laws of Thermodynamics 382

Part 3 Vibrations and Waves

Topic 13 Vibrations and Waves 423 

Topic 14 Sound 457

Part 4 Electricity and Magnetism

Topic 15 Electric Forces and Fields 495

Topic 16 Electrical Energy and Capacitance 527

Topic 17 Current and Resistance 566

Topic 18 Direct-Current Circuits 590

Topic 19 Magnetism 620

Topic 20 Induced Voltages and Inductance 656

Topic 21 A lternating-Current Circuits and Electromagnetic Waves 688

Part 5 Light and Optics

Topic 22 Reflection and Refraction of Light 723

Topic 23 Mirrors and Lenses 750

Topic 24 Wave Optics 782

Topic 25 Optical Instruments 814

Part 6 Modern Physics

Topic 26 Relativity 838

Topic 27 Quantum Physics 864

Topic 28 Atomic Physics 886

Topic 29 Nuclear Physics 908

Topic 30 Nuclear Energy and Elementary Particles 932

APPENDIX A: Mathematics Review A .1

APPENDIX B: A n Abbreviated Table of Isotopes A .14

APPENDIX C: Some Useful Tables A .19

APPENDIX D: SI Units A .21