Physics Demystified

HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO:
* Understand the math used in physical science
* Solve mass/force/acceleration problems
* Create mathematical models of physical phenomena
* Perform distance vs. time calculations
* Determine potential and kinetic energy
* Calculate the wavelength of sounds and radio signals
* Understand visible light interference patterns
* Calculate the energy and frequency of a moving particle
* Understand atomic structure
* Learn about electric current, voltage, resistance, power, and energy

Contents
PART ZERO: A REVIEW OF MATHEMATICS
CHAPTER 1 Equations, Formulas, and Vectors
CHAPTER 2 Scientific Notation
CHAPTER 3 Graphing Schemes
CHAPTER 4 Basics of Geometry
CHAPTER 5 Logarithms, Exponentials, and Trigonometry
Test: Part Zero
PART ONE: CLASSICAL PHYSICS
CHAPTER 6 Units and Constants
CHAPTER 7 Mass, Force, and Motion
CHAPTER 8 Momentum, Work, Energy, and Power
Chapter 9: Particles of Matter
Chapter 10: Basic States of Matter
Chapter 11: Temperature, Pressure, and Changes of State
Test: Part One
PART TWO: ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM, AND ELECTRONICS
Chapter 12: Direct Current
Chapter 13: Alternating Current
Chapter 14: Magnetism
Chapter 15: More About Alternating Current
Chapter 16: Semiconductors
Test: Part Two
PART THREE: WAVES, PARTICLES, SPACE, AND TIME
Chapter 17: Wave Phenomena
Chapter 18: Forms of Radiation
Chapter 19: Optics
Chapter 20: Relativity Theory
Test: Part Three
Final Exam
Answers to Quiz, Test, and Exam Questions
Suggested Additional References
Index