Physics Essentials For Dummies
The easy way to grasp the critical concepts of physicsFrom force and motion to momentum and energy,Physics Essentials For Dummiesbypasses the fluff and focuses solely on the critical concepts taught in an introductory physics course. This handy guide provides concise explanations of key subjects using real-world examples, so it's perfect for clarifying concepts and helping you cram for exams.Physics and your world — discover how physics plays into every aspect of the world around youGiddy up — explore displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration and figure out how they fit togetherMay the force be with you — get the lowdown on Newton's laws of motion and what they tell us about forceFind your direction — overcome your fear of vectors so you can better understand velocity, acceleration, and forceGet in motion — understand the basics of impulse and momentum, and see what happens when objects collideOpen the book and find:Tips for working with vectorsHow to apply displacement, velocity, and acceleration to circular motionWhy Newton's laws of motion are so crucial to understanding forceThe basics of work, energy, and powerHow to transition from linear to rotational motionThe lowdown on gravity and frictionThe fundamentals of simple harmonic motionAmazing insights on relativityLearn to:The fundamentals of force, work, and energyThe components of linear and rotational motionHow to connect physics concepts with the real world