Physics Workbook For Dummies

Part I : Applying Physics.

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Physics.

Chapter 2: The Big Three: Acceleration, Distance, and Time.

Chapter 3: Vectors: Knowing Where You’re Headed.

Part II: May the Forces Be with You.

Chapter 4: Applying Force.

Chapter 5: Working with Inclined Planes.

Chapter 6: Round and Round: Circular Motion.

Part III: Being Energetic: Work.

Chapter 7: Working the Physics Way.

Chapter 8: Getting Things to Move: Momentum and Kinetic Energy.

Chapter 9: Winding It Up: Rotational Kinematics.

Chapter 10: Getting Dizzy with Rotational Dynamics.

Chapter 11: Potential and Kinetic Energy Together: Simple Harmonic Motion.

Part IV: Obeying the Laws of Thermodynamics.

Chapter 12: You’re Getting Warm: Thermodynamics.

Chapter 13: Under Pressure: From Solid to Liquid to Gas.

Chapter 14: All about Heat and Work.

Part V: Zap: Electricity and Magnetism.

Chapter 15: Static Electricity: Electrons at Rest.

Chapter 16: Electrons in Motion: Circuits.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 17: Ten Common Mistakes People Make When Solving Problems.

Chapter 18: Ten Top Online Physics Tutorials and Resources.

Index.