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College Physics for AP® Courses

Irina Lyublinskaya, Gregg Wolfe, Douglas Ingram , Liza Pujji

ISBN #9781938168932

2,282 Questions

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Summary

College Physics for AP® Courses is a comprehensive guide that builds a strong foundation in physics through a systematic exploration of classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and modern physics. The book weaves together fundamental concepts such as Newton’s laws, conservation principles, and energy transfer methods with practical applications ranging from cost-effective engineering solutions to advanced medical technologies. It presents key "characters" in the physics realm—force, energy, momentum, and charge—each evolving through hands-on techniques and real-world experiments to illustrate their pivotal roles. Ultimately, the text not only imparts essential analytical and mathematical skills but also inspires students to appreciate the interconnectedness of physical phenomena across both everyday experiences and cutting-edge scientific realms.

Chapters & Topics Covered

Chapter 1

Introduction: The Nature of Science and Physics

Chapter 2

Kinematics

Chapter 3

Two-Dimensional Kinematics

Chapter 4

Dynamics: Force and Newton's Laws of Motion

Chapter 5

Further Applications of Newton's Laws: Friction, Drag, and Elasticity

Chapter 6

Gravitation and Uniform Circular Motion

Chapter 7

Work, Energy, and Energy Resources

Chapter 8

Linear Momentum and Collisions

Chapter 9

Statics and Torque

Chapter 10

Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum

Chapter 11

Fluid Statics

Chapter 12

Fluid Dynamics and Its Biological and Medical Applications

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Chapter 13

Temperature, Kinetic Theory, and the Gas Laws

Chapter 14

Heat and Heat Transfer Methods

Chapter 15

Thermodynamics

Chapter 16

Oscillatory Motion and Waves

Chapter 17

Physics of Hearing

Chapter 18

Electric Charge and Electric Field

Chapter 19

Electric Potential and Electric Field

Chapter 20

Electric Current, Resistance, and Ohm's Law

Chapter 21

Circuits, Bioelectricity, and DC Instruments

Chapter 22

Magnetism

Chapter 23

Electromagnetic Induction, AC Circuits, and Electrical Technologies

Chapter 24

Electromagnetic Waves

Chapter 25

Geometric Optics

Chapter 26

Vision and Optical Instruments

Chapter 27

Wave Optics

Chapter 28

Special Relativity

Chapter 29

Introduction to Quantum Physics

Chapter 30

Atomic Physics

Chapter 31

Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics

Chapter 32

Medical Applications of Nuclear Physics

Chapter 33

Particle Physics

Chapter 34

Frontiers of Physics

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The speed limit on some interstate highways is roughly 100 $\mathrm{km} / \mathrm{h}$ . (a) What is this in meters per second? (b) How many miles per hour is this?

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A car is traveling at a speed of 33 m/s . (a) What is its speed in kilometers per hour? (b) Is it exceeding the 90 km/h speed limit?

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A 75.0-kg person climbs stairs, gaining 2.50 meters in height. Find the work done to accomplish this task.

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Microwave ovens rotate at a rate of about 6 rev/min. What is this in revolutions per second? What is the angular velocity in radians per second?

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Find the following for path A in Figure 2.71: (a) The distance traveled. (b) The magnitude of the displacement from start to finish. (c) The displacement from start to finish.

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A physics major is cooking breakfast when he notices that the frictional force between his steel spatula and his Teflon frying pan is only 0.200 $\mathrm{N}$ . Knowing the coefficient of kinetic friction between the two materials, he quickly calculates the normal force. What is it?

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