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Introduction to Open Textbooks at Douglas College
Preface to Open Stax College Physics
Physics 1108 Learning Goals and Course Outline
1.1 Physics: An Introduction
1. 1.2 Physical Quantities and Units
2. 1.3 Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures
3. 1.4 Approximation
4. 2.1 Displacement
5. 2.2 Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
6. 2.3 Time, Velocity, and Speed
7. 2.4 Acceleration
8. 2.5 Graphical Analysis of One-Dimensional Motion
9. 2.6 Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension
10. 2.7 Problem-Solving Basics for One-Dimensional Kinematics
11. 2.8 Falling Objects
12. 3.1 Introduction to Kinematics in Two Dimensions
13. 3.2 Vector Addition and Subtraction: Graphical Methods
14. 3.3 Vector Addition and Subtraction: Analytical Methods
15. 3.4 Projectile Motion
16. 3.5 Optional: Addition of Velocities
17. 4.1 Development of Force Concept
18. 4.2 Newton’s First Law of Motion: Inertia
19. 4.3 Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System
20. 4.4 Newton’s Third Law of Motion: Symmetry in Forces
21. 4.5 Normal, Tension, and Spring Forces
22. 4.6 Friction
23. 4.7 Problem-Solving Strategies
24. 4.8 Further Applications of Newton’s Laws of Motion
25. 4.9 Drag Forces
26. 5.1 Centripetal Acceleration
27. 5.2 Centripetal Force
28. 5.3 Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation
29. 6.1 Work: The Scientific Definition
30. 6.2 Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem
31. 6.3 Gravitational Potential Energy
32. 6.4 Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
33. 6.5 Nonconservative Forces
34. 6.6 Conservation of Energy
35. 6.7 Power
36. 6.8 Work, Energy, and Power in Humans
37. 6.9 Optional: World Energy Use
38. 7.1 Linear Momentum and Force
39. 7.2 Impulse
40. 7.3 Conservation of Momentum
41. 7.4 Elastic Collisions in One Dimension
42. 7.5 Inelastic Collisions in One Dimension
43. 8.1 The First Condition for Equilibrium
44. 8.2 The Second Condition for Equilibrium
45. 8.3 Applications of Statics and Problem-Solving Strategies
46. 8.4 Forces and Torques in Muscles and Joints
47. 9.1 Rotation Angle and Angular Velocity
48. 9.2 Angular Acceleration
49. 9.3 Kinematics of Rotational Motion
50. 9.4 Dynamics of Rotational Motion: Rotational Inertia
51. 9.5 Rotational Kinetic Energy: Work and Energy Revisited
52. 9.6 Angular Momentum and Its Conservation
53. What Is A Fluid
54. Density
55. Pressure
56. Variations of Pressure with depth in a fluid
57. Pascal's Principle
58. Gauge Pressure, Absolute Pressure, Measurement
59. Archimedes' Principle "Eurkea"
60. Cohesion and Adhesion in Liquids, Surface Tension and Capillary Action
61. Pressures in the Body
62. Glossary of terms
63. Summary of each section
64. 1 Flow rate and its Relation to Velocity
65. Bernoulli's Equation
66. The most general application of Bernoulli's equation
67. Viscosity and Laminar Flow Poiseuille'