Une: physics for the health professions

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0.1 About openstax

0.2 About this book

0.3 To the student

0.4 To the instructor

0.5 General approach

0.6 Organization, level, and content

0.7 Concepts and calculations

0.8 Modern perspective

0.9 Supplements

0.10 Features of openstax College Physics

0.11 Modularity

0.12 Learning objectives

0.15 Worked examples

0.16 Problem-solving strategies

0.17 Misconception alerts

0.18 Take-home investigations

0.19 Things great and small

0.20 Simulations

0.23 End-of-module problems

0.24 Integrated concept problems

0.25 Unreasonable results

0.26 Construct your own problem

0.27 Appendices

0.28 Acknowledgements

0.29 Senior contributing authors

0.30 Contributing authors

0.31 Expert reviewers

0.32 Our partners

0.34 Sapling learning

1 Useful information

Unit 01 - introduction to physics and measurement

Introduction to science and the realm of physics, physical quantities,

1 Physics: an introduction

2 Physical quantities and units

3 Accuracy, precision, and significant figures

4 Approximation

Unit 02 - constant velocity

Introduction to one-dimensional kinematics

2 Vectors, scalars, and coordinate systems

3 Time, velocity, and speed

Unit 03 - constant acceleration

1 Motion equations for constant acceleration in one dimension

2 Graphical analysis of one-dimensional motion

3 Falling objects

Unit 04 - vectors

Introduction to two-dimensional kinematics

1 Kinematics in two dimensions: an introduction

1.1 Two-dimensional motion: walking in a city

1.2 The independence of perpendicular motions

2 Vector addition and subtraction: graphical methods

3 Vector addition and subtraction: analytical methods

Unit 05 - sum force zero

Introduction to dynamics: newton’s laws of motion

1 Development of force concept

2 Newton's 1st law

3 Newton's 3rd law

4 Surface force and tension force

5 Friction force

6 Buoyant force

7 Problem-solving strategies

Unit 06 - sum force ma

Newton's 2nd law

1 Extra examples: tension, elevators, etc.

Unit 07a - energy i

1 Gravitational energy

2 Elastic energy

3 Thermal energy

4 Conservation of energy

Unit 07b - energy ii

1 Kinetic energy

3 Work, energy, and power in humans

Unit 08 - impulsive force (collisions)

Introduction to linear momentum and collisions

1 Linear momentum and force

3 Conservation of momentum

4 Elastic collisions in one dimension

5 Inelastic collisions in one dimension

6 Collisions of point masses in two dimensions

7 Introduction to rocket propulsion

Unit 09a - circular motion

Introduction to uniform circular motion and gravitation

1 Centripetal acceleration

2 Centripetal force

3 Fictitious forces and non-inertial frames: the coriolis force

4 Newton’s universal law of gravitation

4.2 ”weightlessness” and microgravity

4.3 The cavendish experiment: then and now

4.4 Section summary

4.5 Conceptual questions

4.6 Problem exercises

5 Satellites and kepler’s laws: an argument for simplicity

Unit 09b - torque

Introduction to statics and torque

1 The first condition for equilibrium

2 The second condition for equilibrium

4 Applications of statics, including problem-solving strategies

5 Simple machines

6 Forces and torques in muscles and joints

Unit 10 - simple harmonic motion

Introduction to oscillatory motion and waves

1 Period and frequency in oscillations

2 Simple harmonic motion: a special periodic motion

3 The simple pendulum

4 Energy and the simple harmonic oscillator

5 Uniform circular motion and simple harmonic motion

5.1 Section summary

5.2 Problems & Exercises

Projectile motion

1 Addition of velocities

2 Elasticity: stress and strain

Source: OpenStax, Une: physics for the health professions. OpenStax CNX. Aug 20, 2014 Download for free at http://legacy.cnx.org/content/col11697/1.1

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