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Nail your next physics exam and prepare yourself for the next level of physics education
Physics isn't the easiest part of high school, but it doesn't have to be pull-your-hair-out hard. In Physics I Workbook For Dummies, you get practical guidance to reinforce what you already know and master new physics concepts. You'll gain confidence in critical subject areas like motion, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism while setting yourself up for success in college- and university-level physics courses.
This book offers hands-on practice exercises in the book and on an online test bank that come with plain-English answers and step-by-step explanations so you can see what you did right and where you need practice. The perfect combination of instruction and application, Physics I Workbook For Dummies also provides:
Understandable explanations of central physics concepts and the techniques you need to solve common problems
Practice questions with complete answer explanations to test your knowledge as you progress
Highlights of the ten most common pitfalls and traps that students encounter in physics assignments and exams and how to avoid them
A collection of the ten most useful online physics resources, along with free, 1-year access to online chapter quizzes
Whether you're planning to tackle the MCAT one day or just want to improve your performance on your next physics test, Physics I Workbook For Dummies offers you an opportunity to master a rewarding and challenging subject that unlocks countless educational and career opportunities.
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Master physics with a complete set of physics practice problems
Physics is a challenging subject, but there's no reason for it to be frustrating. Physics I Workbook For Dummies has all the practice problems and answer explanations you need to get a firm grip on this fundamental and useful science. You'll get a full year of free access to online chapter quizzes that help you reinforce what you've learned. Whether you're drilling motion problems or thermodynamics questions, this easy-to-follow workbook tracks to a typical high school physics class and is a great resource for anyone looking to brush up on their physics knowledge. Inside
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Nail your next physics exam and prepare yourself for the next level of physics education
Physics isn't the easiest part of high school, but it doesn't have to be pull-your-hair-out hard. In Physics I Workbook For Dummies, you get practical guidance to reinforce what you already know and master new physics concepts. You'll gain confidence in critical subject areas like motion, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism while setting yourself up for success in college- and university-level physics courses.
This book offers hands-on practice exercises in the book and on an online test bank that come with plain-English answers and step-by-step explanations so you can see what you did right and where you need practice. The perfect combination of instruction and application, Physics I Workbook For Dummies also provides:
Contenu
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 1
Icons Used in This Book 2
Beyond the Book 2
Where to Go from Here 3
Part 1: Getting Started With Physics 5
Chapter 1: Reviewing Physics Basics 7
Measuring the Universe 7
Putting Scientific Notation to Work 10
Converting between Units 11
Converting through Multiple Units 14
Converting Times 15
Counting Significant Figures 16
Coming Prepared with Some Algebra 18
Being Prepared with Trigonometry 19
Answers to Problems about Physics Basics 21
Chapter 2: The Big Three: Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration 25
From Point A to B: Displacement 25
Reading That Speedometer 27
Putting Pedal to Metal: Acceleration 29
Connecting Acceleration, Time, and Displacement 31
Connecting Velocity, Acceleration, and Displacement 33
Answers to Problems about Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration 35
Chapter 3: Vectors: Knowing Where You're Headed 41
Creating a Vector 41
Understanding Vector Components 43
Finding a Vector's Components 45
Finding a Vector's Magnitude and Direction 46
Adding Vectors Together 48
Handling Velocity as a Vector 51
Answers to Problems about Vectors 54
Part 2: May The Forces Be With You 59
Chapter 4: Applying Force 61
Newton's First Law of Motion 61
Newton's Second Law of Motion 62
Force Is a Vector 65
Calculating Net Force and Acceleration 67
Sorting Out Weight and Mass 69
The Balancing Act of Equilibrium 71
Newton's Third Law of Motion 73
Answers to Problems about Force 74
Chapter 5: Working with Inclined Planes 81
Breaking Ramps Up into Vectors 81
Acceleration and Inclined Planes 84
Running Down Ramps: Speed 85
Friction on Inclined Planes 87
Starting from zero: Static friction 88
Already in motion: Kinetic friction 89
Static Friction along Ramps 90
Kinetic Friction along Ramps 91
Acceleration along Ramps Including Friction 93
Answers to Problems about Inclined Planes 95
Chapter 6: Round and Round: Circular Motion 101
Converting between Angles 101
Period and Frequency 103
Getting into Angular Velocity 104
Whipping Around with Angular Acceleration 106
Connecting Angular Velocity and Angular Acceleration to Angles 108
Connecting Angular Acceleration and Angle to Angular Velocity 109
Handling Centripetal Acceleration 110
Getting Forceful: Centripetal Force 112
Answers to Problems about Circular Motion 114
Part 3: Being Energetic: Work 121
Chapter 7: Working the Physics Way 123
A Different Kind of Work 124
Dealing with the Net Force 125
Getting Energetic: Kinetic Energy 127
Getting Kinetic Energy from Work 129
Storing Your Energy: Potential Energy 132
Powering It Up 134
Answers to Problems about Work 136
Chapter 8: Getting Things to Move: Momentum and Kinetic Energy 147
Acting on Impulse 147
Getting Some Momentum 149
Relating Impulse and Momentum 150
Conserving Momentum 152
Conserving Kinetic Energy or Not 154
Collisions in Two Dimensions 156
Answers to Problems about Momentum and Kinetic Energy 159 Chapter 9: Winding It Up: Rotational Motion and Torque 167<...