University Physics Volume 1

University Physics is designed for the two- or three-semester calculus-based physics course. The text has been developed to meet the scope and sequence of most university physics courses and provides a foundation for a career in mathematics, science, or engineering. The book provides an important opportunity for students to learn the core concepts of physics and understand how those concepts apply to their lives and to the world around them.



Due to the comprehensive nature of the material, we are offering the book in three volumes for flexibility and efficiency.



Coverage and Scope

Our University Physics textbook adheres to the scope and sequence of most two- and three-semester physics courses nationwide. We have worked to make physics interesting and accessible to students while maintaining the mathematical rigor inherent in the subject. With this objective in mind, the content of this textbook has been developed and arranged to provide a logical progression from fundamental to more advanced concepts, building upon what students have already learned and emphasizing connections between topics and between theory and applications. The goal of each section is to enable students not just to recognize concepts, but to work with them in ways that will be useful in later courses and future careers. The organization and pedagogical features were developed and vetted with feedback from science educators dedicated to the project.

VOLUME I

Unit 1: Mechanics

Chapter 1: Units and Measurement

Chapter 2: Vectors

Chapter 3: Motion Along a Straight Line

Chapter 4: Motion in Two and Three Dimensions

Chapter 5: Newton's Laws of Motion

Chapter 6: Applications of Newton's Laws

Chapter 7: Work and Kinetic Energy

Chapter 8: Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy

Chapter 9: Linear Momentum and Collisions

Chapter 10: Fixed-Axis Rotation

Chapter 11: Angular Momentum

Chapter 12: Static Equilibrium and Elasticity

Chapter 13: Gravitation

Chapter 14: Fluid Mechanics

Unit 2: Waves and Acoustics

Chapter 15: Oscillations

Chapter 16: Waves

Chapter 17: Sound