| Edition |
High school. |
| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations, color |
| Current Frequency |
Updated irregularly. |
| Description |
Open educational resources lcsh |
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Textbooks lcgft |
| Contents |
What is Physics? -- Motion in One Dimension -- Acceleration -- Forces and Newton's Law of Motion -- Motion in Two Dimensions -- Circular and Rotational Motion -- Newton's Law of Gravitation -- Momentum -- Work, Energy, and Simple Machines -- Special Relativity -- Thermal Energy, Heat, and Work -- Thermodynamics -- Waves and Their Properties -- Sound -- Light --Mirrors and Lenses -- Diffraction and Interference -- Static Electricity -- Electrical Circuits -- Magnetism -- The Quantum Nature of Light -- The Atom -- Particle Physics. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
This Physics resource was developed under the guidance and support of experienced high school teachers and subject matter experts. It is presented here in multiple formats: PDF, online, and low-cost print. Beginning with an introduction to physics and scientific processes and followed by chapters focused on motion, mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, and light, this book incorporates a variety of tools to engage and inspire students. Hands-on labs, worked examples, and highlights of how physics is applicable everywhere in the natural world are embedded throughout the book, and each chapter incorporates a variety of assessment types such as practice problems, performance tasks, and traditional multiple choice items. Additional instructor resources are included as well, including direct instruction presentations and a solutions manual. |
| Terms Of Use |
Textbook content produced by OpenStax is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. CC BY 4.0 cc https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| Note |
PDF, published 26 March 2020 (viewed on 11 May 2020). |
| Local Note |
Promoted: Local to Global Cooperative DTL OA OpenStax Open Access Textbooks |
| Subject |
Physics -- Textbooks.
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Physics. (OCoLC)fst01063025
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| Genre/Form |
Open educational resources.
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Textbooks. (OCoLC)fst01423863
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Textbooks.
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| Added Author |
Hinrichs, Roger, 1941- author.
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OpenStax College, issuing body.
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Open Textbook Library, distributor.
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OpenStax (Nonprofit organization), publisher.
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| Cover Title |
Physics high school |
| ISBN |
9781951693213 (digital) |
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1951693213 (digital) |
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9781975076511 (print) |
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1975076516 (print) |
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