University Physics

Inspired by OpenStax University Physics

Authors: David Marx, PhD , Matt Kholmyer…

Table of Contents with Sample Chapters

1: Measurement and Problem Solving
Introduction
1.1 Science: Advancing Human Knowledge
1.2 Units and Standards
1.3 Unit Conversion
1.4 Solving Problems in Physics
1.5 Uncertainty and Significant Figures
1.6 Estimates and Fermi Calculations
1.7 Dimensional Analysis
2: Vectors
Introduction (Sample Section)
2.1 Scalar Quantities and Vector Quantities (Sample Section)
2.2 Coordinate Systems and Vector Components (Sample Section)
2.3 Vector Addition and Subtraction (Sample Section)
2.4 Vector Multiplication (Sample Section)
Chapter Summary (Sample Section)
3: Motion Along a Straight Line
Introduction (Sample Section)
3.1 Position, Displacement, and Distance (Sample Section)
3.2 Velocity and Speed (Sample Section)
3.3 Acceleration (Sample Section)
3.4 Motion with Constant Acceleration (Sample Section)
3.5 Free Fall Model (Sample Section)
3.6 Finding Velocity and Displacement from Acceleration (Sample Section)
Chapter Summary (Sample Section)
4: Motion in Two and Three Dimensions
Introduction (Sample Section)
4.1 Displacement and Velocity (Sample Section)
4.2 Acceleration (Sample Section)
4.3 Projectile Motion (Sample Section)
4.4 Circular Motion (Sample Section)
4.5 Relative Motion (Sample Section)
Chapter Summary (Sample Section)
5: Newton’s Laws of Motion
Introduction (Sample Section)
5.1 Forces (Sample Section)
5.2 Newton’s First Law of Motion (Sample Section)
5.3 Newton’s Second Law of Motion (Sample Section)
5.4 Mass and Weight (Sample Section)
5.5 Common Forces (Sample Section)
5.6 Newton’s Third Law of Motion (Sample Section)
Chapter Summary (Sample Section)
6: Applications of Newton’s Laws
Introduction
6.1 Problem Solving using Newton’s Laws
6.2 Friction
6.3 Drag Forces
6.4 Centripetal Forces
Chapter Summary
7: Work and Kinetic Energy
Introduction
7.1 Kinetic Energy
7.2 Work
7.3 The Work-Energy Theorem and Kinetic Energy
7.4 Power
Chapter Summery
8: Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy
Introduction
8.1 Potential Energy of a System
8.2 Conservative and Nonconservative Forces
8.3 Conservation of Energy
8.4 Potential Energy Diagrams and Stability
8.5 Sources of Energy
Chapter Summery
9: Linear Momentum and Collisions
Introduction
9.1 Linear Momentum
9.2 Impulse
9.3 Conservation of Linear Momentum
9.4 Momentum Conservation Applications in One Dimension
9.5 Momentum Conservation Applications in Multiple Dimensions
9.6 Center of Mass
9.7 Rocket Propulsion
Chapter Summary
10: Fixed-Axis Rotation
Introduction
10.1 Rotational Variables
10.2 Rotation with Constant Angular Acceleration
10.3 Relating Angular and Tangential Variables
10.4 Moments of Inertia
10.5 Rotational Kinetic Energy
10.6 Torque
10.7 Rotational Analog of Newton’s Second Law
10.8 Work and Power in Rotational Motion
Chapter Summary
11: Angular Momentum
Introduction
11.1 Angular Momentum of a Particle
11.2 Angular Momentum of Systems of Particles
12: Static Equilibrium and Elasticity
Introduction
12.1 Conditions for Equilibrium
12.2 Equilibrium Applications
12.3 Stress and Strain
12.4 Elasticity & Plasticity
Chapter Summary
13: Gravitation
Introduction
13.1 Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation
13.2 Gravitation Near the Surface of Earth
13.3 Gravitation Potential Energy Revisited
13.4 Satellites
13.5 Kepler’s Law of Planetary Motion
13.6 Tidal Forces
13.7 Einstein’s Theory of Gravity
Chapter Summary
14: Fluids
Introduction
14.1 Density and Pressure
14.2 Pressure Measurements
14.3 Pascal’s Principle
14.4 Archimedes’ Principle
14.5 Fluid Dynamics
14.6 Bernoulli’s Equation
14.7 Viscosity and Turbulence
Chapter Summary