The Physics of Everyday Phenomena introduces students to the basic concepts of physics, using examples of common occurrences in everyday life. Intended for use in a one-semester or two-semester 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.
1) Physics, the Fundamental Science2) 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
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) Light Waves and Color
17) Light and Image Formation
18) The Structure of the Atom
19) The Nucleus and Nuclear Energy
20) Relativity
21) Looking Deeper into 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 Selected Questions, Exercises, and Synthesis
Problems
Appendix E - Conversion Factors and Periodic Table of Elements
