附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 313-314) and index.
How to use this book -- Contributors -- Part one. Preparing yourself ; Chapter 1. Introduction to physics: What the professors look for ; Chapter 2. Keys to successful study ; Chapter 3. Secrets of successful test taking ; Chapter 4. Thinking like a physicist: Keys to understanding physics -- Part two. Study guide ; Chapter 5. Introduction to physics: The major topics ; Chapter 6. Motion and Newton's laws of motion ; Chapter 7. Principles of momentum, work, energy, and conservation ; Chapter 8. Rotational and planetary motion ; Chapter 9. Thermodynamics ; Chapter 10. Waves and sound ; Chapter 11. Electricity, magnetism, and eletromagnetism ; Chapter 12. Light and the electromagnetism spectrum ; Chapter 13. Quantum physics ; Chapter 14. Nuclear physics ; Chapter 15. Relativity theory -- Part three. Midterms and finals ; Chapter 16. University of California, Berkeley: Physics 8A: Introductory physics: Mechanics, waves, and heat ; Chapter 17. Bowling Green State University: PHYS 201/202: College physics ; Chapter 18. Brandeis University: Physics 10B: Introduction to the life sciences II ; Chapter 19. California State University, Fresno: Physics 4A: Mechanics and wave motion ; Chapter 20. Catholic University of America: Physics 101: Twentieth-century concepts of the physical universe ; Chapter 21. Doane College: Physics 107: Introductory physics ; Chapter 22. Eastern Illinois University: PHY 1350: General Physics I ; Chapter 23. Georgia State University: Physics 1112K: Introductory physics ; Chapter 24. University of Illinois: Physics 101: Introductory physics ; Chapter 25. University of Oklahoma: Physics 2414: Introductory physics (non-calculus) ; Chapter 26. College of William and Mary: Physics 107: Physics for life scientists -- Part four. For your reference ; Chapter 27. A glossary of physics ; Chapter 28. Recommended reading ; Index.