xix, 940 pages : 26 cm Presents an introduction to the basic principles of physics, discussing such topics as momentum, special relativity, magnetism, and nuclear fission Nbl-01 edu "Prentice Hall is an imprint of Pearson"--Page 4 of cover About science -- Mechanical equilibrium -- Newton's first law of motion : inertia -- Linear motion -- Projectile motion -- Newton's second law of motion : force and acceleration -- Newton's third law of motion : action and reaction -- Momentum -- Energy -- Circular motion -- Rotational equilibrium -- Rotational motion -- Universal gravitation -- Satellite motion -- Special relativity : space and time -- Relativity : momentum, mass, energy, and gravity -- The atomic nature of matter -- Solids -- Liquids -- Gases -- Temperature, heat, and expansion -- Heat transfer -- Change of phase -- Thermodynamics -- Vibrations and waves -- Sound -- Light -- Color -- Reflection and refraction -- Lenses -- Diffraction and interference -- Electrostatics -- Electric fields and potential energy -- Electric current -- Electric circuits -- Magnetism -- Electromagnetic induction -- The atom and the quantum -- The atomic nucleus and radioactivity -- Nuclear fission and fusion -- Appendices. Units of measurement -- Working with units in physics -- Graphing -- Vector applications -- Exponential growth and doubling time -- Problem-solving practice -- Notes