Introductory Physics

<P>Physics describes how motion works in everyday life. Clothes washers and rolling pins are undergoing rotational motion. A flying bird uses forces. Tossing a set of keys involves equations that describe motion (kinematics). Two people bumping into each other while cooking in a kitchen involves linear momentum.</P><P>This textbook covers topics related to units, kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, circular and rotational motion, Newton’s general equation for gravity, and simple harmonic motion (things that go back and forth). A math review is also included, with a focus on algebra and trigonometry. </P><P>The goal of this textbook is to present a clear introduction to these topics, in small pieces, with examples that readers can relate to. Each topic comes with a short summary, a fully solved example, and practice problems. Full solutions are included for over 400 problems. </P><P>This book is a very useful study guide for students in introductory physics courses, including high school and college students in an algebra-based introductory physics course and even students in an introductory calculus-level course. It can also be used as a standalone textbook in courses where derivations are not emphasized.</P><P><STRONG>Key features:</STRONG></P><UL><P><LI>Organizes a difficult subject into short and clearly written sections.</LI><P></P><P><LI>Can be used alongside any introductory physics textbook.</LI><P></P><P><LI>Presents clear examples for every problem type discussed in the textbook.</LI><P></P></UL><P></P><B><P>Michael Antosh</B> teaches physics at the University of Rhode Island, USA. He obtained a Ph.D. in physics from Brown University. </P>