Physics of Everyday Phenomena

The "Physics of Everyday Phenomena, Fifth Edition" introduces students to the basic concepts of physics using examples of common occurrences. Intended for use in a one-semester or two-quarter course in conceptual physics, this book is written in a narrative style, frequently using questions designed to draw the reader into a dialogue about the ideas of physics. This inclusive style allows the book to be used by anyone interested in exploring the nature of physics and explanations of everyday physical phenomena. 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 ScienceThe Newtonian Revolution2 Describing Motion3 Falling Objects and Projectile Motion4 Newton's Laws: Explaining Motion5 Circular Motion, the Planets, and Gravity6 Energy and Oscillations7 Momentum and Impulse8 Rotational Motion of Solid ObjectsFluids and Heat9 The Behavior of Fluids10 Temperature and Heat11 Heat Engines and the Second Law of ThermodynamicsElectricity and Magnetism12 Electrostatic Phenomena13 Electric Circuits14 Magnets and ElectromagnetismWave Motion and Optics15 Making Waves16 Light Waves and Color17 Light and Image FormationThe Atom and Its Nucleus18 The Structure of the Atom19 The Nucleus and Nuclear EnergyRelativity and Beyond20 Relativity21 Beyond Everyday Phenomena

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