Practical and explorational physics : modular approach
/ Alicia L. Padua, Ricardo M. Crisostomo ; Henry J. Ramos, consultant ; Lilia M. Rabago, editor-coordinator
- viii, 392 pages : color illustrations
- Vibal Science and technology .
Includes bibliographical references (page 389) and index.
Unit I. Introduction to physics What is physics How are physical qualities described? Unit II. Mechanics How far how fast do object move? How does force cause a change in motion How is equilibrium achieved? What influences the movement of heavenly bodies? How does energy produce work? What happens when objects rotate? What forces influence particle movement in matter? Unit III. Oscillation and waves How do particles move in a medium and transfer energy? How is sound produced, propagated and perceived? Unit IV. Thermodynamics How are heat and temperature related? What laws govern and transfer of heat? Unit V. Electricity and magnetism How do electric charges that are at rest interact? How is electricity put into use? How are electricity and magnetism interrelated? How do electronic compounds work? Unit VI. Electromagnetic waves and optics How are electromagnetic waves used in communication? What is the mystery behind light? How are images reflected and retracted by mirrors and lenses? Unit VII. Modern physics What us relativity? How is nuclear physics useful to man? What are the basic building blocks of the universe?