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Name: College Physics
ID: col11406
Language: English (en)
Summary: This introductory, algebra-based, two-semester college physics book is grounded with real-world examples, illustrations, and explanations to help students grasp key, fundamental physics concepts. This online, fully editable and customizable title includes learning objectives, concept questions, links to labs and simulations, and ample practice opportunities to solve traditional physics application problems.
Collection Subtype: Textbook
Subject: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Keywords: ac circuits, atomic physics, bioelectricity, biological and medical applications, circuits, college physics, collisions, dc instruments, drag, elasticity, electric charge and electric field, electric current, electric potential, electrical technologies, electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves, energy, fluid dynamics, fluid statics, forces, friction, frontiers of physics, gas laws, geometric optics, heat and transfer methods, kinematics, kinetic theory, linear momentum, magnetism, medical applications of nuclear physics, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Ohm’s Law, oscillatory motion and waves, particle physics, physics, physics of hearing, quantum physics, radioactivity and nuclear physics, resistance, rotational motion and angular momentum, special relativity, statics and torque, temperature, thermodynamics, uniform circular motion and gravitation, vision and optical instruments, wave optics, work
License: Creative Commons Attribution License CC-BY 3.0
Authors: OpenStax College (info@openstaxcollege.org)
Copyright Holders: Rice University (daniel@openstaxcollege.org)
Maintainers: OpenStax College (info@openstaxcollege.org), OSC Physics Maintainer (info@openstaxcollege.org)
Latest version: 1.7 (history)
First publication date: Jan 23, 2012 1:03 pm US/Central
Last revision to collection: Jun 12, 2012 4:12 pm GMT-5

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Version History

Version: 1.7 Jun 12, 2012 4:12 pm GMT-5 by OSC Physics Maintainer
Changes: 
structure update
Version: 1.6 May 15, 2012 12:26 am GMT-5 by OSC Physics Maintainer
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restructured appendix items
Version: 1.5 Mar 30, 2012 5:07 pm GMT-5 by OSC Physics Maintainer
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added preface
Version: 1.4 Mar 29, 2012 10:31 am GMT-5 by OSC Physics Maintainer
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updated metadata and roles
Version: 1.3 Jan 26, 2012 12:05 pm US/Central by OSC Physics Maintainer
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Added proper module.
Version: 1.2 Jan 26, 2012 9:29 am US/Central by OSC Physics Maintainer
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removed module by incorrect author.
Version: 1.1 Jan 26, 2012 9:06 am US/Central by OSC Physics Maintainer
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