Physics. Volume 1: Principles and Problems

Author: Paul Zitzewitz (USA) / Zhong Xin Yuan
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is the mechanics section of the U.S. high school textbook Physics: Principles and Problems, covering the fundamental theories of physics mechanics. The content includes force, linear motion, circular motion, universal gravitation, momentum, energy, work and simple machines, as well as vectors. In terms of content selection, in addition to the basic mechanics material, each chapter includes learning objectives, example problems, post-lesson exercises, and a physics laboratory. To expand students' knowledge and stimulate their interest in physics, additional sections such as "Pocket Laboratory," "Physics and Society," "Physics and Technology," "Quick Facts," and "Problem-Solving Strategies" are also provided, for teacher selection and student reading. These sections are rich in content, combining knowledge with fun, and are a key feature of the book. This book is suitable as a supplementary textbook for high school physics and serves as a reference for high school physics teachers in teaching or for students in self-study.