The physics of everyday phenomena with olc passcode card (4th ed )

This text introduces the basic concepts of physics using examples of common occurrences. Beginning students will benefit from the large number of student aids and the reduced math content. Professors will appreciate the organization of the material and the wealth of pedagogical tools.

1. Physics, the Fundamental Science 2. Describing Motion 3. Falling Objects and Projectile Motion 4. Newton's Laws: Explaining Motion 5. Circular Motion, the Planets, and Gravity 6. Energy and Oscillations 7. Momentum and Impulse 8. Rotational Motion of Solid Objects 9. The Behavior of Fluids 10. Temperature and Heat 11. Heat Engines and the Second Law of Thermodynamics 12. Electrostatic Phenomena 13. Electric Circuits 14. Magnets and Electromagnetism 15. Making Waves 16. Physical Optics and Color 17. Light and Image Formation 18. The Structure of the Atom 19. The Nucleus and Nuclear Energy 20. Relativity 21. Beyond Everyday Phenomena Appendix A. Using Simple Algebra Appendix B. Decimal Fractions, Percentages, and Scientific Notation Appendix C. Vectors and Vector Addition Appendix D. Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises and Challenge