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Physics
The Dual Nature of Light
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OpenStax - 2023
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◄ Einstein and the Photoelectric Effect
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Peer Corner
Pre-Test
The Scientific Methods
The Language of Physics: Physical Quantities and Units
Vectors
Vectors
Relative Motion, Distance, and Displacement
Speed and Velocity
Position vs. Time Graphs
Velocity vs. Time Graphs
Acceleration
Representing Acceleration with Equations and Graphs
Free-Falling Objects
Projectile Motion
Practical Activity 1 (70 minutes)
Quiz: Module 1
Force
Newton's First Law of Motion: Inertia
Newton's Second Law of Motion
Newton's Third Law of Motion
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation and Einstein's Theory of General Relativity
Inclined Planes
Simple Harmonic Motion
Practical Activity 2 (70 minutes)
Angle of Rotation and Angular Velocity
Uniform Circular Motion
Rotational Motion
Quiz: Module 2
Linear Momentum, Force, and Impulse
Conservation of Momentum
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
Work, Power, and the Work-Energy Theorem
Mechanical Energy and Conservation of Energy
Simple Machines
Postulates of Special Relativity
Consequences of Special Relativity
Temperature and Thermal Energy
Heat, Specific Heat, and Heat Transfer
Phase Change and Latent Heat
Practical Activity 3 (70 minutes)
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics: Thermal Equilibrium
First law of Thermodynamics: Thermal Energy and Work
Second Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy
Applications of Thermodynamics: Heat Engines, Heat Pumps, and Refrigerators
Quiz: Module 3
Types of Waves
Wave Properties: Speed, Amplitude, Frequency, and Period
Wave Interaction: Superposition and Interference
Speed of Sound, Frequency, and Wavelength
Sound Intensity and Sound Level
Doppler Effect and Sonic Booms
Sound Interference and Resonance
Practical Activity 4 (90 minutes)
Quiz: Module 4
Fluids, Density, and Pressure (Part 1)
Cohesion and Adhesion
Density and Pressure
Practical Activity 5 (60 minutes)
Archimedes’ Principle
Fluids in Motion
Bernoulli’s Equation
Worked Examples- Bernoulli’s Equation
Viscosity and Laminar Flow; Poiseuille’s Law
Stress, Strain, and Elastic Modulus (Part 1)
Stress, Strain, and Elastic Modulus (Part 2)
Elasticity and Plasticity
Quiz: Module 5
Electrical Charges, Conservation of Charge, and Transfer of Charge
Coulomb's law
Electric Field
Electric Potential
Capacitors and Dielectrics
Ohm's law
Series Circuits
Parallel Circuits
Electric Power
Magnetic Fields and Magnetic Field Lines
Magnetic Fields, Field Lines, and Force
Motors, Generators, and Transformers
Electromagnetic Induction
Practical Activity 6 (90 minutes)
Quiz: Module 6
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
The Behavior of Electromagnetic Radiation
Reflection
Refraction
Lenses
Practical Activity 7 (90 minutes)
Planck and Quantum Nature of Light
Einstein and the Photoelectric Effect
Quiz: Module 7
The Structure of the Atom
Nuclear Forces and Radioactivity
Half Life and Radiometric Dating
Nuclear Fission and Fusion
Medical Applications of Radioactivity: Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation
Practical Activity 8 (60 minutes)
The Four Fundamental Forces
Quarks
The Unification of Forces
Quiz: Module 8
Quiz: Module 7 ►
Physics
General
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Study Materials
Module 1: Translational Motion
Module 1: Lesson 1: Introduction
Module 1: Lesson 2: Vectors and Their Components
Module 1: Lesson 3: Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
Module 2: Forces and Newton's Laws
Module 2: Lesson 1: Newton's Laws of Motion
Module 2: Lesson 2: Hooke's Law and Simple Harmonic Motion
Module 2: Lesson 3: Uniform Circular Motion and Centripetal Force
Module 3: Momentum, Work, and Energy
Module 3: Lesson 1: Momentum, Force, and Impulse
Module 3: Lesson 2: Work, Energy, and Simple Machines
Module 3: Lesson 3: Special Relativity
Module 3: Lesson 4: Thermal Energy, Heat, and Work
Module 3: Lesson 5: Thermodynamics
Module 4: Waves
Module 4: Lesson 1: Types of Waves
Module 4: Lesson 2: Wave Properties and Interactions
Module 4: Lesson 3: Sound
Module 4: Lesson 4: Doppler Effect, Sound Interference, and Resonance
Module 5: Fluids and Solids
Module 5: Lesson 1: Fluids, Density, and Surface Tension
Module 5: Lesson 2: Hydrostatic Pressure and Pascal's Law
Module 5: Lesson 3: Archimedes' Principle and Fluid Dynamics
Module 5: Lesson 4: Bernoulii's Equation and Venturi Effect
Module 5: Lesson 5: Viscosity and Turbulence and Poiseuille's Law
Module 5: Lesson 6: Shear, Compression, Elasticity, and Plasticity
Module 6: Electricity and Magnetism
Module 6: Lesson 1: Charges and Coulomb's Law
Module 6: Lesson 2: Electric Fields and Potential
Module 6: Lesson 3: Electrical Circuits
Module 6: Lesson 4: Magnetic Fields, Field Lines, and Force
Module 6: Lesson 5: Motors, Generators, and Transformers
Module 6: Lesson 6: Electromagnetic Induction
Module 7: Light and Lenses
Module 7: Lesson 1: Electromagnetic Radiation
Module 7: Lesson 2: Lenses
Module 7: Lesson 3: Nature of Light
Module 8: Atomic and Particle Physics
Module 8: Lesson 1: Radiation
Module 8: Lesson 2: Particle Physics
Final Exam
Course and Self Evaluation & Certificate
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